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The Presidency extends good wishes to President Jacob Zuma on his 71^st birthday today, 12 April 2013.

The President will spend his birthday in Gaborone, Botswana where he is attending the Southern African Customs Union Summit. He is with amongst others the Minister of Finance, Minister Pravin Gordhan who also celebrates his birthday today, 12 April. We extend good wishes to him as well.

And what drives the President? "I want to see every child in school getting a good education. I want to see all South Africans having electricity, water, sanitation, good health and generally a better life. I am fortunate to have lived until the age of 71. I am fortunate and privileged to have seen the dawn of freedom and to see South Africa changing for the better. I am happy and am truly honoured to be able to contribute to building a better South Africa. Each year is a blessing and I cherish it,” said President Zuma.