State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma
What is the State of the Nation Address?
Every year, at the opening of Parliament, the President of South Africa delivers an important
speech called the State of the Nation Address.
Why should I listen to it?
The State of the Nation Address is important for all South Africans because it tells us what
government’s Programme of Action is for the year ahead. The Programme of Action is
government’s plans for the country and people of South Africa.
By being aware of what government is doing, everyone can become involved and also take part in government’s plans to build a better life for all.
When and how can I listen to the President’s State of the Nation Address?
The State of the Nation Address takes place on Thursday, 9 February 2012, from 19:00.
The address is broadcast live on television and radio. Look out for details!
For more information, contact:
GCIS provincial offices
Government Information Call Centre
Toll-free number (from land lines)
1020
Download the leaflet
- English [PDF] 435 kb
- Afrikaans [PDF] 449 kb
- isiNdebele [PDF] 390 kb
- isiXhosa [PDF] 390 kb
- isiZulu [PDF] 389 kb
- Sesotho sa Leboa (Sepedi) [PDF] 390 kb
- Sesotho [PDF] 384 kb
- Setswana [PDF] 387 kb
- siSwati [PDF] 390 kb
- Tshivenda [PDF] 397 kb
- Xitsonga [PDF] 413 kb
E-mail: information@gcis.gov.za
