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The People's Sona attendees participate in the painting of banners, 8 February 2024. (Photo: Kyra Wilkinson)
'Cry of the Xcluded' members join in song at the People’s Sona. (Photo: Kyra Wilkinson)
Kashiefa Achmat speaks out against the austerity measures and lack of accountability in government at the People's Sona. (Photo: Kyra Wilkinson)
Saftu representive Abeedah Adams draws attention to the housing crisis in around the City of Cape Town. (Photo: Kyra Wilkinson)
Members of the public peer through the fence while government officials arrive at Cape Town City Hall for Sona 2024. (Photo: Kyra Wilkinson)
Senior Chief Franswha Gallie of the Koopman’s Chainouqua Royal House and his wife Senior Chief Tereza Callie share with Daily Maverick that they hope Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the rights of first nation’s groups at Sona 2024. (Photo: Kyra Wilkinson)
Police attempt to move picketing members of the People’s Movement for Change from their spot next to the barricade around Cape Town City Hall. (Photo: Kyra Wilkinson)
Members of the public express their grievances oustide the barricade around Cape Town City Hall, as they are asked to move by police. (Photo: Kyra Wilkinson)
The barricade divides members of the public from military personnel, as goverment officals arrive for Sona 2024. (Photo: Kyra Wilkinson)
Nnccourrllsson, who lives on the street, near Cape Town Magistrates’ Court. His tent was removed by police on Monday. He expresses his support for the ANC. (Photo: Kyra Wilkinson)
A picketer with the South African Concerned Widows and Widows Voice argues with SAPS officials as the picketers are moved away from the barricade around Cape Town City Hall. (Photo: Kyra Wilkinson)
Members of the public stand against the fence and watch as Sona 2024 guests pose for photographs. (Photo: Kyra Wilkinson)