Presidential Inauguration
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South Africa will inaugurate its sixth democratically elected president on Saturday
Inauguration necessary, but cost cuts in place — Dlamini-Zuma
Presidential inauguration to cost R100m less than Zuma-era price tag of R240m
Let them eat chicken
The inauguration of Jacob Zuma as South Africa’s fourth democratically elected president was really quite wonderful.
Zuma takes the reins
As the chief justice administered the oath to Jacob Zuma, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi extended his hand to Zuma ally Ranjeni Munusamy.
Zuma takes the oath
Jacob Zuma officially became South Africa’s fourth president since democracy at 11.20am on Saturday when he took the oath of office.
Zuma’s inauguration blessed by shower
Thousands braved the rain and flocked to the Union Buildings on Saturday, where ANC president Jacob Zuma will be inaugurated as president.
Pretoria abuzz ahead of Zuma’s inauguration
The Union Buildings in Pretoria were abuzz ahead of African National Congress leader Jacob Zuma’s inauguration on Saturday morning.
Bribery & inauguration
While president elect Jacob Zuma has been preaching the anti-corruption gospel on the election trail, some of his friends seem to need converting.
Tshwane stands firm on ‘Go Home Mugabe’ posters
In response to AfriForum illegally hoisting ”Go Home Mugabe” posters, Tshwane on Friday said it would be firm in implementing advertising by-laws.
Are you ‘big’ enough, Mr President?
A women’s rights activist is ambivalent about attending Jacob Zuma’s inauguration. She writes him an open letter.
The battle for Zuma’s soul …
Judge John Hlophe expects elevation to the Constitutional Court and Sandile Ngcobo is positioning himself for the role of chief justice.
Twenty-one heads of state at Zuma’s inauguration
Twenty-one heads of state have so far confirmed they will be attending African National Congress leader Jacob Zuma’s inauguration.
Obama hits the ground running
Barack Obama took power as the first black United States president on Tuesday and quickly turned the page on the Bush years.
Obama takes office with world economy in crisis
Barack Obama took office on Tuesday with bank shares tumbling, the car sector teetering and a world economy in tatters.