Preparations are underway to ensure that it is all systems go for the annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 12 February. The City of Cape Town has confirmed that some road closures in and around the Central Business District (CBD) can be expected until 28 February 2026.

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This is also to accommodate the SONA debate and reply.

Kevin Jacobs, spokesperson for Traffic Services, says available parking in certain areas will also be limited.

“While signage will be installed in affected areas, drivers are urged to familiarise themselves with the full list of closures and plan their routes in advance.”

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Jacobs advises motorists to:

• Limit non-essential travel in the CBD during this period.
• Factor in additional travel time when moving in or around the CBD, as traffic volumes are expected to increase.
• Plan routes ahead of time to avoid congestion.
• Keep intersections clear between traffic light changes, as blocking them causes further delays.
• Exercise patience and courtesy on the roads.

The President, Cyril Ramaphosa, will take centre stage on Thursday at 19h00 at Cape Town City Hall to deliver his much-anticipated speech to South Africans.