#sonareply | "It is important to understand the powers and responsibilities of the President when it comes to assenting to legislation passed by Parliament. We should be proud of our legislative process, which subjects every draft bill to several layers of debate, scrutiny and public consultation. This process draws on the views of experts, the collective wisdom of Members of Parliament and the preferences of the South African public. We should be proud that we are a democracy that is governed by such thorough processes and not the arbitrary whims of a ruler. The Constitution is very clear: the President must assent to a Bill passed by Parliament unless the President has reservations about its constitutionality." - State of the Nation Address Reply by President Cyril Ramaphosa #sona2025 #govzaupdates https://www.gov.za/news/speeches/president-cyril-ramaphosa-reply-debate-state-nation-address-13-feb-2025