In a heated SONA debate, John Hlophe praises Jacob Zuma's presidency as a period of progress, while DA leader John Steenhuisen criticises it as 'nine wasted years. '
The article from MSN discusses the debate surrounding the State of the Nation Address (SONA) where John Hlophe, the suspended Western Cape Judge President, defended former President Jacob Zuma's governance. Hlophe claimed that Zuma's administration was characterized by clean and effective governance, contrasting it with the current administration under President Cyril Ramaphosa. He criticized the current government for what he perceives as a lack of progress and accused it of corruption and inefficiency. Hlophe's remarks were part of a broader debate where opposition parties and other speakers also voiced their criticisms and concerns about the state of governance in South Africa, highlighting issues like corruption, economic stagnation, and the need for accountability.