Jacob Zuma Delivers First State of the Nation Address as President of South Africa

South African President Jacob Zuma has delivered his first state of the nation address on Wednesday, declaring he would fight to alleviate poverty in the country and create more than 500,000 new jobs by the end of the year and an additional four million by 2014.

Zuma focused his address on the economy and the affects the downturn has had on the people, stating more had to be done to protect the “most vulnerable” while also stressing prudent spending by the government. While pushing for solutions to the current economic problems Zuma stressed that there would be no quick fix.

The African National Congress Party leader also pledged to cut violent crime in the country by 7% to 10% a year as well as provide anti-retroviral HIV drugs for 80% of those in need by 2011.

As part of his address Zuma announced a national holiday on July 18 each year to honor Nelson Mandela; he also promised “the best World Cup ever” when the nation hosts football’s premier event next year.

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