Speeches for 2011
President Jacob Zuma visits former President Nelson Mandela
President Jacob Zuma will today, 17 May 2011, visit former President Nelson Mandela at his Houghton home at 12:30pm.17 May 2011
Address by President Jacob Zuma at the official opening of the Hlobo Electricity Sub-Station in Engcobo, Eastern Cape
It is a great pleasure for me to be spending this day with you, the community of Engcobo. Today marks one of the most memorable days in this area of Engcobo, as we are here to launch one of the projects that are improving the quality of life of our people.14 May 2011
Address by President Jacob Zuma at the unveiling of the tombstone of the late Zulu Queen Mother, Queen Thomozile Jezangani Emelda Ka Ndwandwe Zulu, Cato Manor, eThekwini Metro
It is with a great sense of pride that I stand before you today, to be part of this significant historic occasion. This is a day that sees the fulfillment of a long-held dream by His Majesty, King Goodwill ka Bhekuzulu, of witnessing a dignified burial of his late mother, Indlovukazi YesilouCyprian kaBhekuzulu, u Ndlunkulu uThomozile Jezangani, umaNdwandwe.08 May 2011
Remarks by His Excellency President Jacob Zuma to the launch of the National Rural Youth Service Corps programme Dysselsdorp, George, Western Cape
During the reply to 2010 State of the Nation address I dedicated the bulk of my speech to youth development.06 May 2011
Media statement by President Jacob Zuma on the occasion of signing South Africa’s entry into the World Tourism Organisation Golden Book, Tuynhuys, Cape Town
We are delighted to have this opportunity for South Africa to add her contribution to the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s Global Leaders for Tourism campaign, by signing our entry into the Golden Book.04 May 2011
Remarks by President Jacob Zuma, the Grand Patron of the National Orders, at the National Orders Awards Ceremony, Presidential Guest House, Pretoria
Let me welcome all of you to this National Orders Awards Ceremony. This ceremony takes place on a significant day in our history, on Freedom Day. On the 27th of April we buried apartheid and colonial oppression, and opened a new chapter of unity, reconciliation and the building of a better life for all.27 April 2011
Address by His Excellency President Jacob Zuma on the celebration of Freedom Day, Union Buildings, Pretoria
We have great pleasure to welcome you to the seat of government, the Union Buildings, for the celebration of 17 years of freedom. The 27th of April is a significant day of reflection and celebration for all the people of South Africa and our friends across Africa and the world.27 April 2011
Remarks by President Jacob Zuma, to the Labour Summit on Job Creation with COSATU, FEDUSA and NACTU federations at the Presidential Guest House, Pretoria
Let me extend a warm welcome to all of you to this Presidential Labour Summit on Job Creation. In the State of the Nation Address in February this year, I laid out the broad outline of government’s programme of action, which places the creation of decent work as the central priority for this year.19 April 2011
Eulogy by President Jacob Zuma on the occasion of the special official funeral service of the Judge President of Kwazulu-Natal Division, Judge Herbert Qedusizi Msimang, Hilton College Sports Arena, Pietermaritzburg
We have come together to pay our respects and bid a fond farewell to an outstanding South African. We have gathered to mourn but also to celebrate the contribution of a jurist and a compatriot who was dedicated to his craft, to justice and to human rights.16 April 2011
Address by President Jacob Zuma, at the BOAO Asia Forum Meeting, BOAO, People’s Republic of China
It is my distinct honour to have received an invitation to celebrate here with you the 10th anniversary of the BOAO Forum for Asia.15 April 2011
