President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the first State of the Nation Address (SONA), under the Government of National Unity (GNU) and the 7th administration. SONA took place before a joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament. His kicked off his address by painting a picture of South Africa, where it comes from and where it currently is. "As a person, as a nation we will not be bullied," President Ramaphosa warned. Amongst some of the striking issues he delved deep into, include: ● The G20 (advancing efforts towards growth and sustainable development) ● Empowerment of women and persons with disability. ● Quality of health care for all. ● Increasing the production of artisans through TVET colleges. ● Working to strengthen the AU to support the achievement of peace, development and economical integration in Africa. ● How instrumental South Africa has been in restoring stability in countries such as; Côte d'lvoire, Burundi, South Sudan, Lesotho and more recently as part of the SADC peace keeping in Mozambique.