‘What a joke my darling.’ - Evodia Mogase
As expected, the proceedings at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of The Nation Address quickly spiralled into the unruly circus show annually promised by Julius Malema’s EFF & Associates.
However, the SONA2020 Red Carpet offered more captivating and colourful entertainment as we got to see the politicians, who make the decisions for our country on the daily, have their moment in the fashion spotlight.
The likes of Mandla Mandela and his wife Raabia, actress Ntando Duma, Minister of Police Bheki Cele and his wife Thembeka Ngcobo, Mthokozisi Nxumalo and Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi of the Inkatha Freedom Party all hit the mark in their African chic fashion choices. However, a few guests fell short of red-carpet grace. So, here is a list featuring SONA 2020’s fashion faux pas’ red carpet moments.
Nuclear Physicist, Senamile Masango
Model, Babalwa Mneno
DA Shadow Minister of Communications &Digital Tech, Phumzile Van Damme
Member of Parliament, Tandi Mahambehlala
Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Njabulo Nzuza
Deputy Minister of Water & Sanitation and Human Settlements Pamela Tshwete
Deputy Minister of Arts Culture SA, Nocawe Mafu
Bonus
Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Obed Bapela and fiancé Palesa Ngomane.