It was the battle of the fabric as politicians graced the red carpet at the SONA 2024. With the partnership between Parliament and ProudlySA in a bid to support Mzansi's fashion industry, ministers, MEC's, MPs and invited guests misinterpreted the theme to be traditional wear with Parliamentarians transformed into swans by make-up artists. The theme lacked creativity and excitement and there were too many traditional outfits it felt like we took a bus back to the festive season and all the Migidi's (ceremonies) that were happening all around. We doubt many of those outfits were new. We look at the fashion statements from politicians as they converged for the State of the Nation Address yesterday at the Cape Town City Hall ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA delivery.

Newly divorced Stella Ndabeni might send wrong signals to her ex-husband. She looked like a Xhosa bride on her big day. Such outfits must be left to those who are happily married.

Carol Bouwer opted for a long silk wrap around expensive looking dress.

Mandla Mandela looked like a chief negotiator at a lobola in Mthatha, is it us or is he starting to look like Kenneth Nkosi?

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis channeled her home coming Queen look, she must stick to her gym wear.

Mama Action looked like a beaming Nigerian mother of the bride and beautiful.

Bantu Holomisa is ageing fine, you can tell he doesn't accept free booze while Saziso Nqabayomzi Kwankwa looked good as always.