He warned that divisions surrounding language, ethnicity and race were a stumbling block in attaining unity and cohesion.
Addressing the Royal Bafokeng palace in Rustenburg, Mbeki said a common identity was needed, irrespective of race, gender, age or creed.
SA should take pride that it is the cradle of mankind and has contributed to global civilisation, he said.
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