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Together We Move South Africa Forward Health • Rural Development • Employment • Safety & Security • Education Vuk’uzenzele Brought to you by Government Communications (GCIS) June 2014 Together we move South Africa forward PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA’S plement policies and programmes that would will require more intense efforts from all South President Jacob Zuma INAUGURATION SPEECH AS THE change the quality of life of all, especially the Africans. FIFTH PRESIDENT OF THE REPUB- poor and workers. We have successfully completed the first has promised to work LIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, UNION A lot of progress has been made. phase of transformation. BUILDINGS, PRETORIA, 24 MAY hard to put South Africa 2014 BASIC SERVICES SECOND PHASE am greatly honoured to stand before you Millions of our people now have access to basic Today marks the beginning of the second on the path of prosperity today, to accept the mandate bestowed social services and an improved quality of life, phase of our transition from apartheid to a upon us by millions of our people, to lead which they did not enjoy before the dawn of national democratic society. This second phase and success during his I this great nation for the next five years. I freedom. Today we wish to acknowledge the will involve the implementation of radical accept this responsibility and privilege with contribution of every South African to the socio-economic transformation policies and second term in office. great humility, given the history of our country process of renewal, reconstruction and devel- programmes over the next five years. and where we come from as a nation. opment of this country in the past 20 Years of We have already placed before the nation, Speaking shortly after his inauguration, Ours is a nation that has produced genera- Freedom. It is through your hard work, that we the National Development Plan (NDP), our the President said radical socio-economic tions of selfless freedom fighters, who made are able to count so many achievements in only road map which outlines the type of society transformation policies and programmes untold sacrifices, so that we could live in a 20 Years of Freedom. we envisage by the year 2030. Through this would mark the next five years. country that is free of racial discrimination and However, our work is not yet completed. programme, we will move South Africa for- He was confident the result of these oppression. This is a nation that has worked Last year we conducted a frank formal Re- ward to prosperity and success. At a social would be a growing inclusive economy, tirelessly to build a new society from the ashes view of progress made in the past 20 years of level, as outlined in the NDP, our vision is to which creates jobs and provides opportu- of apartheid, opting for reconciliation and democratic rule. develop communities where households will nities for all, especially the youth. progress instead of retribution. The Review indicated that South Africa is a have access to housing, water, electricity, sanita- President Zuma took the Oath of Office This year we mark 20 Years of Freedom, and much better place to live in now than before tion, safe and reliable public transport, health, to serve the country for a second term at 20 years since President Nelson Mandela took 1994, due to the transformative policies of our education, security, recreational facilities, a the official swearing in ceremony in front the Oath of Office at this very Amphitheatre. democratic government. At the same time, the clean environment and adequate nutrition to of 4 500 guests gathered at the Nelson We began building a new society, based on Review also confirmed that while the lives of count a few. Mandela Amphitheatre and the more fundamental human rights, equality,unity in millions of people have improved, poverty, Economic transformation will take centre- than 20 000 celebrating below on the diversity and the promotion of the dignity of inequality and unemployment still persist. The Southern Lawns of the Union Buildings. all. The democratic government set out to im- reversal of the legacy of apartheid colonialism Continued on page 2 Vuk’uzenzeleVuk’uzenzele is is FREE . but. but please please pass pass it on it whenon when you you are aredone done stage during this new term of government commitment to promoting local companies, ing of a united and cohesive nation behind upon us lightly. We are truly humbled and as we put the economy on an inclusive entrepreneurs and cooperatives through local us as we move South Africa forward. In this will do all in our power to build a South growth path. As the NDP outlines, the struc- procurement by the state and its agencies. regard, government will promote nation Africa in which all citizens will have a sense ture of the economy will be transformed building programmes to rebuild the soul of of belonging and hope for a brighter future. through industrialisation, broad-based INFRASTRUCTURE our nation. Many South Africans still bear We invite all our people to work with us as black economic empowerment and through The NDP also prioritises the national infra- the emotional scars arising from decades of we implement the NDP. I hereby commit strengthening and expanding the role of the structure development programme. apartheid divisions and hatred. the fifth democratically elected adminis- state in the economy. We will continue to build schools, railways, tration to serve our people with humility, ports, universities, clinics, colleges, power sta- RECONCILIATION commitment and dedication. DEVELOPMENT tions, broadband, roads and more infrastruc- Therefore, the national healing and reconcili- State owned enterprises and development tures around the country. This programme will ation process has to continue. We will work UBUNTU finance institutions will become engines of continue to be the flagship of government. together to promote unity, understanding and We will strive to build a caring society and development, complementing the State in The end result of all these transformative tolerance across race and colour lines, as we to be an administration that will serve our promoting inclusive economic growth. We economic programmes is a growing inclusive build a South Africa that truly belongs to all. people with courtesy, Ubuntu and efficiency. have made some progress in changing the economy which creates jobs and provides op- Excellencies, The road ahead is long and demanding. The ownership and control of the economy, but portunities for all, especially the youth. Our country will also continue to play its role challenges ahead may seem insurmount- much more work must still be done. With regards to safety and security, our vi- in the continent and abroad. able, but we are determined to succeed, as In this regard, we will improve the imple- sion is to ensure that by 2030, people living Our vision is that of a South Africa that is a we have always succeeded in our efforts to mentation of the employment equity and in South Africa should feel completely safe at key promoter and contributor to sustainable overcome challenges. We must succeed in black economic empowerment laws during home, at school and at work at any given time. development, democracy, the rule of law, honour of Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo, this term. Land restitution and redistribu- Compatriots, human rights and peace within the conti- Walter Sisulu, Dorothy Nyembe, Solomon tion and other forms of empowerment will To enable us to achieve these key objectives, the nent. We will continue to champion African Mahlangu, Braam Fischer and indeed all also be better executed in the new term of performance of the state will need to improve. growth, development and prosperity through our illustrious leaders who laid the founda- government. Key targets in this regard will be to eradi- supporting regional integration, intra-Africa tion for a non-racial, non-sexist, united and Our economic transformation programme cate corruption and inefficiency in the public trade and the development of infrastructure. prosperous South Africa. also reaffirms our service. Our participation in various multilateral insti- Fellow South Africans, We will promote productivity within the tutions such as the United Nations, G20 and We truly appreciate the respect you have public service and ensure much tighter special forums such as BRICS, will continue, displayed! accountability, with firm consequences aimed at promoting a fairer and more just We assure you that the new government where there is a failure to deliver world. will work diligently to improve the lives services to our people. Excellencies, of all our people, especially the poor, the Compatriots, Let me again express my deep gratitude as I needy as well as the working class. We have a lot of work to do. accept this mandate. Together, let’s move South Africa forward. Oath of Office: We will need the back- We do not take this confidence bestowed I thank you. In the presence of everyone assembled here, and in full realisation of the high calling I assume as President of the NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Republic of South Africa, I, Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, swear that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa and will obey, observe, uphold and maintain the Consti - tution and all other laws of the Republic; and I solemnly and sincerely promise that I will always: • Promote all that will advance the Republic, and oppose all that may harm it; • Protect and promote the rights of all South President of South Africa Speaker of Parliament Deputy Speaker of Parliament Africans; • Discharge my duties with all my strength and talents to Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma Baleka Mbete Lechesa Tsenoli the best of my knowledge and ability, and true to the dictates of my conscience; NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES • Do justice to all; and • Devote myself to the well-being of the Republic and all (NCOP) of its people.
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