IN PICS | SONA 2026 red carpet
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12 February 2026 | 18:16The red carpet outside Parliament is a hive of activity as political leaders, dignitaries and invited guests arrive for the State of the Nation Address.

Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube ahead of the 2026 SONA. Photo: GCIS
The red carpet outside Parliament is a hive of activity as political leaders, dignitaries and invited guests arrive for the State of the Nation Address.

Dereleen James, ActionSA MP, shows off her look ahead of SONA 2026. Photo: Alpha Ramushwana

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen and partner arrive at the SONA 2026 red carpet. Photo: GCIS

Penny Penny, MK Party member of parliament, flaunts his SONA look.

ANC Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane and Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie arrive on the SONA red carpet.




WATCH | #SONA2026 red carpet moments. pic.twitter.com/JxtyqYw2cu
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