The Presidential Inauguration celebration in pictures
“As the leadership of this diverse nation, we have a sacred duty to unite the people of South Africa.”
President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated as the first citizen of the country at the Union Buildings in the Pretoria CBD on June 19.
The ceremony was witnessed by international guests and South Africans alike.
A 21-gun salute, fly-by by the South African Air Force, inspection of a SANDF battalion, and battalion march signified the moment.
Ramaphosa was re-elected President in Parliament on Friday, June 14 and sworn in by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, whereon he said: “In the presence of everyone assembled here, and in full realisation of the high calling I assume as President of the Republic of South Africa, I, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, swear that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa, and will obey, observe, uphold and maintain the Constitution and all other laws of the Republic.”
He promised that he would always:
– Promote all that will advance the Republic, and oppose all that may harm it;
– Protect and promote the rights of all South Africans;
– Discharge his duties with all his strength and talents to the best of his knowledge and ability and true to the dictates of his conscience;
– Do justice to all; and
– Devote himself to the well-being of the Republic and all of its people.
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“As the leadership of this diverse nation, we have a sacred duty to unite the people of South Africa.”
Ramaphosa promised to transform South Africa into a non-racial and non-sexist society, and to build a growing and inclusive economy that offers opportunities and livelihoods to all people.
“We rededicate ourselves to the task of democratic renewal and social and economic transformation so that no one is left behind.
“As the President of the Republic, I will work with everyone to reach out and work with every political party and sector that is willing to contribute to finding solutions to the challenges our country faces as we transition to a new decade of freedom. Thirty years have passed since we turned our back on racial tyranny and embraced an open and democratic society.”
Here are some images taken on the day:
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