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The oratory of Oliver Tambo: Ngoako Ramatlhodi on Oliver Tambo
VIDEO: The 2017 State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma
State of the Nation Address 2016
State of the Nation Address 2016: full speech
In the State of the Nation Address, President Jacob Zuma called for the eradication of the 'demon of racism', he reminded South Africans that economic growth was the fastest way to reduce inequality and lift fellow South Africans out of poverty.
Gallery: the SONA red carpet
The State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma took place on 11 February 2016, an important date for the country. It was the anniversary of the release of Nelson Mandela from prison 26 years ago. We take a look at the dignitaries as they arrived at Parliament.
Peers to honour Madonsela
State of the Nation Address 2015
With the theme "Together We Move South Africa Forward", President Jacob Zuma's 2015 State of the Nation Address, delivered to Parliament on 12 February, was a celebration of the progress South Africa has made over the past year, and a blueprint of priorities for the next.