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The High Commissioner for South Africa Dr Zola Skweyiya greets the Ambassador of Japan Mr Keiichi Hayashi
Freedom Day
The gospel-like sounds of the South African National Anthem, led by the Queen of African jazz Pinise Saul, resounded from South Africa House and out on to Trafalgar Square, where once anti-apartheid activists protested. These days the protesters get to celebrate their freedom inside the High Commission. In his address, High Commissioner Dr Zola Skweyiya pledged to honour the sacrifices of past generations by making a better South Africa. After the speech guests sampled traditional South African fare washed down with fine South African wines, while enjoying a performance by South African soprano Carine Sieberhagen.
PHOTOS: PIERRE DE VILLIERS
Renowned jazz singer Pinise Saul (second left) led the singing of the South African National Anthem
Deputy High Commissioner Ms Bongiwe Qwabe greets the Ambassador of Zimbabwe Mr Gabriel Machinga
The Ambassador of Cuba Mrs Esther Armenteros, the Ambassador of Panama Mr Gilberto Arias and the High Commissioner for Belize Mrs Kamela Palma
The Ambassador of Finland Mr Pekka Huhtaniemi chats to High Commissioner Skweyiya
The High Commissioner for Jamaica Mr Anthony Johnson, High Commissioner Skweyiya and the High Commissioner for India Mr Nalin Surie
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The High Commissioner for South Africa Dr Zola Skweyiya gives his Freedom Day address
The High Commissioner for Rwanda Mr Ernest Rwamucyo and the Secretary General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Dr William Shija
The Rt Hon Mr Peter Hain MP and Ms Jackie Parker
Ms Pavla Skachova (Czech Republic) and Czech Ambassador Mr Michael Zantovskyi
The Rt Hon Paul Boateng MP, former UK High Commissioner to South Africa, talks to High Commissioner Skweyiya
High Commissioner Skweyiya welcomes the Ambassador of Mexico Mr Eduardo Medina-Mora
High Commissioner Skweyiya and the Ambassador of Ethiopia Mr Ato Berhanu Kebede
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