Soldiers march in uniform on the red carpet at the opening of Parliament in Cape Town. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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Patricia de Lille answers questions from the media. She had her outftit made by a woman in Cape Town called Florand. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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Sandra Botha on the red carpet at the opening of Parliament. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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President Thabo Mbeki smiles for photographers as he walks down the red carpet. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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Cheryllyn Dudley from the ACDP said she hoped to hear the president address education and health in the country. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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Steve and Louise Swart, MPs from the ACDP, walk the red carpet at Parliament. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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ACDP President Kenneth Meshoe and his wife Lydia wore gold creations designed by Nandipha, from Johannesburg. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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A procession of the judiciary walked down the red carpet before the dignitaries arrived. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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A man arrives at Parliament and says he will be the next president of South Africa. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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Denise Robinson, an MP from the DA, told reporters she was hoping that President Mbeki would take a strong lead. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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ANC MP and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services Dennis Bloem and his wife Minah Sindane-Bloem wore outfits by a Mali South designer. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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ACDP MP Wesley Douglas's wife, Chantal poses in a dress by Hip Hop. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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Deputy Minister of Correctional Services, Loretta Jacobus, wowed the crowds in her maroon polka dot creation by David Tlale from Rosebank. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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The deputy minister of social development, Dr Jean Swanson-Jacobs and her husband arrive at Parliament. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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5fm's "fairy godmother", Donna McCallum said she had come to make all of Parliament's wishes come true. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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President Thabo Mbeki stands during honoure guard proceedings outside of Parliament before giving his State of the Nation Address. (Schalk van Zuydam, AP)
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President Thabo Mbeki gives his State of the Nation Address during the opening of Parliament. (Howard Burditt, AP)
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ANC President Jacob Zuma listens to President Thabo Mbeki as he gives the State of the Nation Address. (Schalk van Zuydam, AP)
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Marimba drummers keep the crowd entertained at the opening of Parliament. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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Former DA leader Tony Leon speaks to the media. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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SA Football Association vice president Mwelo Nonkonyanna and his daughter Noxolo wore traditional outfits. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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DA leader Helen Zille arrives at the opening of Parliament, dressed in a Jenni Button dress from the designer's "Philosophy" range. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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Chairperson of Chambers of Commerce and Industry South Africa (Chamsa) Janine Myburgh arrives. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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DA leader and Mayor of Cape Town Helen Zille poses for photos with DA parliamentary leader Sandra Botha. (Aneeqah Emeran, News24)
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