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SONA: Dressed to impress

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Deputy chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Raseriti Tau and chairperson Thandi Modise, First Lady Tshepo Motsepe and President Cyril Ramaphosa, parliamentary speaker Baleka Mbete, deputy speaker Lechesa Tsenoli and deputy secretary to Parliament Penelope Tyawa. Picture: Kopano Tlape / gcis.
Deputy chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Raseriti Tau and chairperson Thandi Modise, First Lady Tshepo Motsepe and President Cyril Ramaphosa, parliamentary speaker Baleka Mbete, deputy speaker Lechesa Tsenoli and deputy secretary to Parliament Penelope Tyawa. Picture: Kopano Tlape / gcis.

Shades of red and gold seemed to be dominant at the 2018 Sona, which was delivered by newly elected President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Dozens of parliamentarians and guests were dressed to the nines and the atmosphere on the red carpet was electric, bright and cheerful.

Photographer Leon Sadiki put together the day’s best winners.

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane
Bheki Cele and his wife Thembeka
Premier of the Western Cape Helen Zille
Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko and Nomcebo Mthembu
Chief Mandla Mandela and Rabia
Lindiwe Zulu

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