As the country marked Freedom Day on Tuesday, President Jacob Zuma reminded South Africans that everyone needed to work hard to defend the gains for which many had lost their lives. "We must work together to build our country and shape its future. We must all work for unity, true reconciliation and cohesion."

Addressing thousands of people gathered at the Union Buildings in Pretoria for this year's Freedom Day celebrations on Tuesday, Zuma also called on the nation to celebrate freedom by joining the fight against the scourge of HIV/Aids.

"Together we must eradicate the silence and shame that is associated with HIV/Aids," Zuma said. "This epidemic can be beaten if we all decide to play our part and work hard."
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