• Dali and Rachel Tambo on the red carpet.
    Dali and Rachel Tambo on the red carpet.
  • Popular puppet Chester Missing didn't miss a chance to have fun on the red carpet.
    Popular puppet Chester Missing didn't miss a chance to have fun on the red carpet.
  • Members of the SONA 2014 audience enjoying the red carpet.
    Members of the SONA 2014 audience enjoying the red carpet.
  • Public Protector Thuli Madonsela on the red carpet.
    Public Protector Thuli Madonsela on the red carpet.
  • The SONA 2014 red carpet.
    The SONA 2014 red carpet.
  • Many of the SONA apparel reflected cultural and traditional styles.
    Many of the SONA apparel reflected cultural and traditional styles.
  • Photographers had a field day with this bright statement.
    Photographers had a field day with this bright statement.
  • A sombre-looking Winnie Madikizela-Mandela arrived wearing black.
    A sombre-looking Winnie Madikizela-Mandela arrived wearing black.
  • A healthy dose of sunshine on the red carpet.
    A healthy dose of sunshine on the red carpet.
  • Most of the male attendees played it safe with grey or black suits.
    Most of the male attendees played it safe with grey or black suits.
  • The SONA 2014 red carpet.
    The SONA 2014 red carpet.
  • Photographers enjoyed this navy and white statement.
    Photographers enjoyed this navy and white statement.
  • Attention to detail on the SONA red carpet.
    Attention to detail on the SONA red carpet.
  • Clutches came in all colours, including metallic.
    Clutches came in all colours, including metallic.
  • Many attendees revelled in the media attention on the red carpet.
    Many attendees revelled in the media attention on the red carpet.
  • While others made a quick dash for the door.
    While others made a quick dash for the door.
  • Animal skins and furs are a regular feature on the red carpet.
    Animal skins and furs are a regular feature on the red carpet.
  • Bright colours and bold prints were everywhere to be seen.
    Bright colours and bold prints were everywhere to be seen.
  • Tailored elegance.
    Tailored elegance.
  • The SONA 2014 red carpet.
    The SONA 2014 red carpet.
  • This white gown had heads turning.
    This white gown had heads turning.
  • The SONA 2014 red carpet.
    The SONA 2014 red carpet.
  • Attention to detail on the red carpet.
    Attention to detail on the red carpet.
  • A patriotic statement incorporating the South African flag seemed fitting for the occasion.
    A patriotic statement incorporating the South African flag seemed fitting for the occasion.
  • DA Parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko dazzled with a long silver gown.
    DA Parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko dazzled with a long silver gown.
  • Bright and shimmering clutches are a favourite accessory.
    Bright and shimmering clutches are a favourite accessory.
  • The SONA 2014 red carpet.
    The SONA 2014 red carpet.
  • Bright splashes of colour on the red carpet, from yellow...
    Bright splashes of colour on the red carpet, from yellow...
  • ...to red.
    ...to red.
  • African prints were used to great effect.
    African prints were used to great effect.
  • Western Cape Premier Helen Zille opted for green in 2014.
    Western Cape Premier Helen Zille opted for green in 2014.
  • And humoured the media's request for a pose.
    And humoured the media's request for a pose.
  • Fine beading on Zille's dress.
    Fine beading on Zille's dress.
  • Black paired with bright accessories.
    Black paired with bright accessories.
  • The SONA 2014 red carpet.
    The SONA 2014 red carpet.
  • Pinks and purples popped on the red carpet.
    Pinks and purples popped on the red carpet.
  • Frills and fine fabrics were a favourite.
    Frills and fine fabrics were a favourite.
  • Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille opted for white in 2014.
    Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille opted for white in 2014.
  • Fun beading was not limited to clothing.
    Fun beading was not limited to clothing.
  • A helicopter circling overhead.
    A helicopter circling overhead.
  • Cape Town delivered a sunny, but breezy day for the opening of Parliament.
    Cape Town delivered a sunny, but breezy day for the opening of Parliament.
  • Parliament.
    Parliament.
  • The first ladies arriving at SONA 2014.
    The first ladies arriving at SONA 2014.
  • The first ladies arriving at SONA 2014.
    The first ladies arriving at SONA 2014.
  • The first ladies arriving at SONA 2014.
    The first ladies arriving at SONA 2014.
  • President Jacob Zuma stands for the national anthem.
    President Jacob Zuma stands for the national anthem.
  • SONA 2014
    SONA 2014
  • The customary fly-over.
    The customary fly-over.