Speeches for 2011
Remarks address by President Jacob Zuma to the launch of Operation Hlasela Ubugebengu/Valingozi Emgwaqeni Safety Awareness Campaign, Ilembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province
I am happy to join you today at this important occasion, when we promote the importance of road safety and general safety and crime prevention during the festive season.20 December 2011
End of Year Statement by President Jacob Zuma
We have reached the end of a very industrious year. We are pleased with the progress we have made this year, in which we scored through working with various sectors.18 December 2011
Address by His Excellency President Jacob Zuma on the occasion of the Marking of the National Day of Reconciliation, Freedom Park, Pretoria
As we gather today on the summit of the Salvokop hill to commemorate the National Day of Reconciliation, we are guided by this Constitution, which is the blueprint for the building of a new nation, from the ashes of our painful past.16 December 2011
Keynote Address by President Jacob Zuma on the occasion of the launch of the Gallows Museum at the Pretoria Central Correctional Centre
On the 27th of April 1994, all South Africans cast their votes together for the first time. The exercise symbolised the burying of the past, and a new beginning.15 December 2011
Address by His Excellency, President of the Republic of South Africa, President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, to the Parliament of the Republic of Mozambique, on the occasion of the State Visit to Mozambique, Maputo
It is a humbling honour for me to be invited to address the Parliament of the sister and neighbourly Republic of Mozambique.14 December 2011
Address by President Jacob Zuma to the South Africa-Mozambique Business Forum on the occasion of the State Visit to the Republic of Mozambique, Maputo
It is a pleasure to meet with distinguished leaders from the South African and Mozambican business sectors.14 December 2011
Acceptance speech by His Excellency President of the Republic of South Africa, Dr Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma on the occasion of accepting the Freedom of the City of Maputo
I have always regarded myself as an honorary citizen of Maputo given that I spent a number of years here during our liberation struggle.13 December 2011
Acceptance speech by President Jacob Zuma on the occasion of being awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin
It is a great privilege to receive this honour from such an esteemed institution of higher learning as the University of Abomey-Calavi.11 December 2011
Acceptance Speech by President Dr Jacob Zuma on the occasion of being awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Philosophy for his contribution to education and human development at the American University of Nigeria
It is with a great sense of honour that I accept this humbling but yet prestigious award from one of the reputable tertiary institutions in Nigeria.10 December 2011
Lecture by His Excellency Dr Jacob G Zuma on the occasion of a Memorial Lecture in honour of General Shehu Yar’Adua at the Yar’Adua Foundation, 10 December 2011, Abuja, Nigeria
It is a great privilege for South Africa to have been invited to deliver a lecture in honour of General Shehu Yar’Adua, a defender of democracy and a courageous freedom fighter.10 December 2011
