Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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On the 12 of February 2026, the President Cyril Ramaphosa will be delivering the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

In this #QueerSONA video, student activist Bayandza Simelane challenges the government to move beyond rhetoric - calling for bold, concrete action to not only recognise inequality, but to actively build and plan for truly inclusive societies.

The time for acknowledgement has passed. The time for action is now.

#SONA2026 #SONA #SouthAfrica #LGBTQI+ #Humanrights #nationbuilding