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Having just elected a new president who has not yet made it clear whether or not he will be capable of addressing corruption, poverty and inequality, South Africans must either learn to live with uncertainty or embrace possibility. (GCIS)

​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?

President Cyril Ramaphosa. (GCIS)
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LIVESTREAM: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration

South Africa will inaugurate its sixth democratically elected president on Saturday

Minister in the Presidency Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma briefed journalists on the inauguration of president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa, which is scheduled to take place at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on May 25. (Gallo)

Inauguration necessary, but cost cuts in place — Dlamini-Zuma

Presidential inauguration to cost R100m less than Zuma-era price tag of R240m

Citizens assembled at the foot of the Union Buildings are treated to a Nando’s meal. Photograph: Lisa Skinner

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.

Obama becomes first black US president

Barack Obama became the first black United States president on Tuesday, making history before a sea of people in Washington DC.

A sea of people for Obama inauguration

Barack Obama prepared to make history on Tuesday as the first black US president, riding a wave of public optimism.

Web alive with all things Obama

The web was alive with all things Obama ahead of his inauguration in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, as thousands made use of Twitter.

Countdown to Obama presidency

On the eve of his historic inauguration, Barack Obama joined on Monday in honouring slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King.