If you watched SONA for the drama, you would have been grossly disappointed.

For the first time in years, it was all rather Parliamentary, and there was even some good, light-hearted banter between President Ramaphosa and Julius Malema.

Hell, even Mmusi Maimane cracked a smile when Cyril dragged his name into the mix.

Here’s the exchange:

[WATCH] During #Sona2019 President Cyril #Ramaphosa said he will sing ‘Thuma Mina’ for Julius Malema if the EFF leader wins the elections, with DA leader Mmusi Maimane singing back up. pic.twitter.com/fh5WBZ0eex

— Eyewitness News (@ewnupdates) February 7, 2019

Civility in South African politics? What next?

While we’re here, we’ll also make mention of ANC MP Vatiswa Bam-Mugwanya, who went all out with her fashion choices.

Observe, with these photos via W24 and Jenna Etheridge:

Perhaps she also expected more fireworks, because it appears that she may have snuck in a little shut-eye during Ramaphosa’s speech:

That’s about as much mention as we’ll make of anything fashion-related at SONA.

[source:w24]