South Africa: Zuma's State of Nation Speech Disrupted - Again

Moments before a tense-looking President Jacob Zuma was due to start his address at the opening of Parliament on Thursday evening, EFF leader Julius Malema stood up - which led to a delay of more than an hour.

President Jacob Zuma, Mrs Bongi Zuma, Parliament Speaker Baleka Mbete and NCOP Chairperson Thandi Modise arrive at Parliament for the State of the Nation Address.

Workers prepare for the State of the Nation Address at the National Assembly precinct in Cape Town.

Minister of Sports and Recreation Fikile Mbalula and his wife Nozuko arrive on the red carpet in Plein Street for the State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma in Parliament.

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