Feb. 9 State of the Nation Address: Photo Gallery

2010 World Cup Local Organising Committee chairperson, Irvin Khoza

Minister of Foreign Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

Democratic Alliance leader Tony Leon and his wife

Education Minister Naledi Pandor

Nomakhaya Mdaka of the Independant United Front

Public Works Minister Thoko Didiza

Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Marthinus van Schalkwyk and his wife

United Democratic Movement Leader Bantu Holamisa

The Guard of Honour

Gavin Woods, spokesperson for Nadeco, with Bush Radio's Tando Mfengwana

Health Minister Mantombazana Tshabalala-Msimang

Inkatha Freedom Party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi

Douglas Gibson, DA Chief Whip with partner

Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, leader of the ACDP, and his wife

Tony Yengeni and his wife

Dressed to the nines in an all-leather outfit

The bad weather couldn't dampen the spirits of this marching band

Thabo Mbeki saluting during the national anthem



Photos by Parker Mah