A young Xhosa poet delivered a praise speech for the president of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa during the ...

State of the Nation Address praise poet, Inako Mateza, shared on social media the Presidency's stance on her referring to Cyril Ramaphosa as Cupcake.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tonight outline the roadmap ... SONA 2025 takes place as South Africa recently took up the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) - a historical moment, as the country ...

So, for me being the imbongi that will be welcoming President Cyril Ramaphosa makes me feel ... As a passionate praise poet, she has been honing her craft since 2016, participating in poetry, prepared ...

The president was ushered into the National Assembly by 19-year-old praise poet Inako Mateza. Acknowledging the complex global environment in which South Africa finds itself, Ramaphosa spoke about ...

During his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, Ramaphosa said his ... Pretoria and Washington over President Donald Trump's claim that South Africa has been expropriating private ...

Politicians, musicians, and celebrities arrived in their most glamorous looks for one of South ... praise poet), played a key role in one of the most significant Sona traditions. Through song and ...

In his speech, President Ramaphosa talked ... and showcase South African talent. The outfits are always a hot topic on social media, and this year is no exception. Praise singer Inako Mateza ...

Inako Mateza is performing at this year's State of the Nation Address as an imbongi, or praise poet, to welcome the President.

As the nation gears up for the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), a 19-year-old imbongi, Inako Mateza, is preparing to ...