Cape town: The City of Cape Town has advised members of the public and motorists of planned road closures ahead of the annual State of the Nation Address (SONA). President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver SONA on Thursday, 12 February 2026, at 7pm before a joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament.
According to South African Government News Agency, traffic flow in and around the Central Business District (CBD) will be affected by road closures before, during, and after the event. Some of these closures are already in place and will continue until 28 February 2026. Available parking space in some areas will also be impacted.
Although signage will be installed in the affected areas, motorists are requested to familiarise themselves with the list of road closures and plan their routes accordingly, the city said in a statement. A list of road closures can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/4qiZGve.
Motorists are requested to limit non-essential travel in the CBD area over the period in question. They should factor in additional travelling time if they must move in, out, or around the CBD and its surrounds, as traffic volumes will likely be elevated. It is advised to plan routes accordingly, keep intersections free between light changes, and maintain patience and courtesy to avoid further delays.
