By REGINALD KANYANE
9 February 2026 – The Northern Cape SAPS Provincial Corporate Communication, in collaboration with the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), conducted a pre–State of the Nation Address (SONA) awareness blitz in Galeshewe on Monday. The police said the purpose of the initiative was to educate residents on the meaning and importance of the State of the Nation Address (SONA), its link to the national budget and what takes place during the SONA proceedings.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson,Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said SAPS, GCIS, the Office of the Public Prosecutor in the Northern Cape, the Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, Safety Participants, and Women of Wisdom jointly distributed pamphlets on the 2026 SONA to motorists and community members. Shemane said residents were encouraged to watch the televised SONA on 12 February 2026 at 7pm.
“The SAPS remains committed to strengthening collaboration with provincial government departments to enhance community awareness through coordinated outreach initiatives,” he said.
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