Inauguration

On hope and the death of nostalgia in South Africa

Article Sisonke Msimang - 22 Jun 2019

If South Africa is neither hopeful nor tragic, what posture should we take in relation to the future?

Premiers signal virtue in provinces

Article Lester Kiewit & Paddy Harper - 31 May 2019

Displays of conspicuous frugality replace flashy inaugurations as leaders promise delivery

Prayers, dancing planned for Zuma’s inauguration

Article Sapa - 23 May 2014

Jacob Zuma will be sworn in as president of South Africa for the second time in a ceremony including a music concert, prayers and a dance performance.

‘We dare not let ?the people down’

Article Jason Moyo - 23 Aug 2013

Mugabe seems to have come to terms with the fact that this will be his last stint as president.

Mugabe inauguration: To be attended by many, boycotted by one

Africa Fanuel Jongwe Author & Fanuel Jongwe - 22 Aug 2013

Around 40 leaders have been invited to attend Robert Mugabe's "grand" inauguration - an event election rival Morgan Tsvangirai will not show up at.

Lectures that open the ivory tower up to public understanding

Article Morgan Morris - 5 Jul 2013

Inaugural lectures provide a platform for lecturers to present the research that has been the focus of their careers, a new UCT publication says.

Kenyans jubilant as Uhuru Kenyatta gets sworn in

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 9 Apr 2013

Thousands of Kenyans have gathered for the swearing-in ceremony of Uhuru Kenyatta, who is still facing an international crimes against humanity trial.

Inaugural fashion: Michelle Obama sports Jason Wu

Article Reuters - 22 Jan 2013

The biggest questions around the US president's inaugural celebrations have not been about what Barack Obama would say but what his wife would wear.

Biggest Obama event this weekend? Michelle’s new hair

Article Reuters - 21 Jan 2013

US President Barack Obama says his wife Michelle's new hairstyle was the most "significant" event over the weekend of his second inauguration.

Barbara Walters hospitalised after inauguration party fall

Article Sapa Ap - 21 Jan 2013

US veteran ABC newsperson Barbara Walters has fallen at an inauguration party at an ambassador's home in Washington and has been hospitalised.

Obama sworn in for second term in White House ceremony

Article Reuters - 20 Jan 2013

President Barack Obama has taken the official oath for his second term at the White House in a small, private ceremony.

Ghana opposition boycotts President Mahama’s inauguration

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 7 Jan 2013

Ghana's opposition boycotted the inauguration of President Dramani Mahama, ignoring his appeals to end a dispute over last month's election in Ghana.

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