Presidential inauguration in pictures
Thousands of people gathered at Loftus Versveld in Tshwane to witness the swearing-in of President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday.
Coinciding with Africa Day, the ceremony was attended by high-profile delegates although noticeably absent was former president Jacob Zuma.
Ahead of the inauguration, several politicians wished him well.
#SAInauguration19 Social Development Minister Susan Shabangu says government's first order of business is "jobs, jobs, jobs". pic.twitter.com/F9tewO3fsZ
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But Economic Freedom Fighter Julius Malema gave a stern warning against 'constitutional delinquents'.
#SAInauguration19 EFF leader Julius Malema has sent a stern warning to President elect Cyril Ramaphosa, saying if he reappoints Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan - the red berets will be waiting for him in Parliament. pic.twitter.com/BcqzhZrZmn
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Ramaphosa was met by cheers as he took his oath of office.
Ramaphosa concluded his address by asking God to bless Africa.
#SAInauguration19 The battalion is currently doing a march past. pic.twitter.com/N4nNNgxCXn
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) May 25, 2019
