Zuma arrives for inauguration
President-elect Jacob Zuma arrived after 11.20am to cheers at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Saturday ahead of his inauguration for a second term in office.
Zuma arrived in a convoy of motorcycles and official vehicles with blue lights. He greeted military officials and walked down the red carpet with one of his four wives. He was escorted by military generals infront and behind him.
Guests in the amphitheatre stood up and clapped as he walked by.
Before his arrival, military bands marched and stood at attention near the amphitheatre where dignitaries were seated. Three of Zuma's wives had arrived before him.
The ceremony would start with inter-faith prayers, followed by a recital of the Preamble to the Constitution of South Africa, before Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng swears in Zuma.
Zuma would take the oath of office before he signs the swearing-in certificate, followed by a congratulatory item by imbongi Zolani Mkiva.
Zuma would then take the national salute as the SA Air Force executes a fly-past and the SA Defence Force performs a 21-gun salute before he addresses the nation.
-Sapa