Deputy President attends the University of Venda May 2013 Graduation Ceremony

State visit by the Governor General of Canada, H.E. Mr David Johnston

President Zuma arrives in the Russian Federation for a working visit

Deputy President attends the University of Venda May 2013 Graduation Ceremony

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe conferred a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree on the 25 year old Esrom Manazi during the University of Venda May 2013 Graduation Ceremony.

State visit by the Governor General of Canada, H.E. Mr David Johnston

President Jacob Zuma accompanied by his wife Mrs Bongi Zuma welcomed Govenor General of Canada David Johnston and his spouse Mrs Sharon Johnston to Tuynhuys in Cape Town.

15th African Renaissance Conference

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe addressed the 15th African Renaissance conference in Durban.

President Zuma arrives in the Russian Federation for a working visit

President Jacob Zuma was welcomed to Russia by South Africa's Ambassodor to Russia Mr Mandisi Mpahlwa on arrival at Sochi Airport in Russia.

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President Zuma has today, 11 July 2012, paid a visit to former President Nelson Mandela ahead of his birthday at his home in Qunu, Eastern Cape.

Former President Mandela turns 94 years old on the 18th of this month. The President found Madiba in good health and they had lunch together.
 
"It was a delight to see him as always. I was particularly happy that I had an opportunity to give him good wishes for his upcoming birthday. I also informed him that as usual, all South Africans are waiting for the 18th, preparing to wish him a happy birthday in every possible way." President Zuma said.

President Zuma also conveyed condolences to Madiba following the passing of his cousin Mr Sitshekhetshe Morris Mandela (83).

The President also briefed Madiba on the Nelson Mandela Legacy Bridge he had come to launch it in the area.

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