The state of the nation address (Sona) is set to be a star-studded event.
According to the official South African government news website, local rapper Cassper Nyovest and Grammy award-winning group Ladysmith Black Mambazo have been invited to attend the 2018 Sona by President Jacob Zuma.
The theme for this year's address will be "Making the future work better – learning from Madiba".
Reigning Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel Peters has also been invited, as well as former presidents Thabo Mbeki and FW de Klerk, and former speaker Frene Ginwala.
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The Sona address will take place on February 8, after the pomp and ceremony of the annual state opening of Parliament.
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