South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gave his first state of the nation address today, saying its time for South Africans to put discord behind them and that the country will "turn the tide" on corruption in state institutions this year.<br/>'<br/>Ramaphosa told parliament at the annual State of the Nation address in Cape Town today that we should put all the negativity that has dogged our country behind us because a new dawn is upon us and a wonderful dawn has arrived. Ramaphosa delivered a message of optimism and renewal after a dramatic week in which he was elected by ruling party lawmakers following the resignation of predecessor Jacob Zuma, whose tenure was marked by corruption scandals.<br/>'<br/>Ramaphosa, who had been deputy president under Zuma, said his administration would concentrate on creating jobs and attracting investment, and that it is time to restore trust and confidence in South Africas public institutions and leaders.<br/>'<br/>Zuma resigned Wednesday, opening the way for Ramaphosa to become South Africas fifth president since the end of white minority rule in 1994.<br/><br/>''''''<br/>