Inauguration
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Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma
People in the Ekurhuleni area that is named after the MK party’s leader believe it will bring positive change
On hope and the death of nostalgia in South Africa
If South Africa is neither hopeful nor tragic, what posture should we take in relation to the future?
Premiers signal virtue in provinces
Displays of conspicuous frugality replace flashy inaugurations as leaders promise delivery
Prayers, dancing planned for Zuma’s inauguration
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ghana’s opposition boycotted the inauguration of President Dramani Mahama, ignoring his appeals to end a dispute over last month’s election in Ghana.
Leaders under fire
If higher education is not prioritised, Africa’s problems won’t be solved.