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IN PICTURES | Sona 2023 red carpet
CAPE TOWN - Fashion, flair, and flamboyance were the order of the day at the SONA 2023.
Members of Parliament arrived at the opening of parliament putting their best foot forward.
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Demonstrating that when it comes to their fashion sense competence is not lacking.
The red carpet leading into Cape Town City Hall was a sight to behold.
There were capes, stripes, and tailored suits everywhere.
Dignitaries, MPs, and guests were not without their fashion faux pas.
Notably pink appears to have been the going theme this year.
The Democratic Alliance also made a statement by arriving dressed entirely in black.
While the Economic Freedom Fighters arrived in their usual red work suits gear.
Members of Parliament and guests arriving at the Cape Town City Hall. #SONA2023 pic.twitter.com/Vvfe3nHcmJ
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 9, 2023
Members of Parliament arriving at the Cape Town City Hall for the #SONA2023 pic.twitter.com/VqITFKwPxn
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 9, 2023
Members of Parliament and guests arriving at the Cape Town City Hall for President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address. #SONA2023 pic.twitter.com/g0aVZGLYQP
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 9, 2023
Several Members of Parliament and guests arriving at the Cape Town City Hall for the Joint Sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. #SONA2023 pic.twitter.com/PuG41d1jNW
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 9, 2023
490 Members of Parliament, 10 including representatives of Salga, are accommodated on the floor of the chamber while 263 guests, accommodated in the public gallery of the City Hall. #SONA2023 pic.twitter.com/w6wZ79ijbr
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 9, 2023
Former President Thabo Mbeki arriving in @ParliamentofRSA at the City Hall in Cape Town, received by the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly & Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, for #SONA2023 to be delivered by President @CyrilRamaphosa #LeaveNoOneBehind pic.twitter.com/rACttFpqXk
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) February 9, 2023
More dignitaries arrive at 2023 State of the Nation Address, Cape Town City Hall.#SONA2023#LeaveNoOneBehind pic.twitter.com/zC2ckSuYfd
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) February 9, 2023
Dignitaries arrive at the Cape Town City Hall where the President will update on progress that has been made since the last address.#SONA2023 #LeaveNoOneBehind pic.twitter.com/I1rgyfAN0a
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) February 9, 2023
Acting @PublicProtector Kholeka Gcaleka wearing an elegant dress, arrives at Cape Town City Hall ahead of State of the Nation Address #SONA2023#LeaveNoOneBehind pic.twitter.com/B9yG3xCtea
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) February 9, 2023
Deputy Minister of @SportArtsCultur, Nocawe Noncedo Mafu wearing #ProudlySouthAfrican @SAgovnews @VukuzenzeleNews #SONA2023#LeaveNoOneBehind pic.twitter.com/acspcOJrII
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) February 9, 2023