IN PICS | Scenes from Cyril Ramaphosa's presidential inauguration

Photographers capture the action at the Union Buildings for the presidential inauguration

June 19, 2024 at 08:36 am

Chief justice Raymond Zondo shakes hands with president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. — Chief justice Raymond Zondo shakes hands with president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. (Thapelo Morebudi)

TimesLIVE has reported 18 heads of state and government, three former heads of state and government and nine heads of delegation were expected to attend the inauguration of president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday. Here are some snaps from the day.

The South African National Ceremonial Guard in formation during the inauguration ceremony of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on June 19, 2024. — The South African National Ceremonial Guard in formation during the inauguration ceremony of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on June 19, 2024. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

Chief justice Raymond Zondo officially inaugurates the president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. With the 28-strong cabinet he took into the election, Ramaphosa would have to find 16 ministers from the ANC, at least eight from the DA and one from the IFP, notes the writer. File photo. — Chief justice Raymond Zondo officially inaugurates the president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. With the 28-strong cabinet he took into the election, Ramaphosa would have to find 16 ministers from the ANC, at least eight from the DA and one from the IFP, notes the writer. File photo. (Thapelo Morebudi)

President Cyril Ramaphosa is sworn in by chief justice Raymond Zondo. — President Cyril Ramaphosa is sworn in by chief justice Raymond Zondo. (Thapelo Morebudi)

President Cyril Ramaphosa completes the paperwork with chief justice Raymond Zondo during the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings. — President Cyril Ramaphosa completes the paperwork with chief justice Raymond Zondo during the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings. (Thapelo Morebudi)

South Africans celebrate at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on June 19, 2024. — South Africans celebrate at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on June 19, 2024. (Gallo Images/OJ Koloti)

'Mama Joy' arrives at the inauguration ceremony of Cyril Ramaphosa's second term as South African president at the Union Buildings on June 19, 2024. — 'Mama Joy' arrives at the inauguration ceremony of Cyril Ramaphosa's second term as South African president at the Union Buildings on June 19, 2024. (KIM LUDBROOK/Pool via REUTERS)

King Letsie and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho arrive for the inauguration of Cyril Ramaphosa earlier this year. — King Letsie and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho arrive for the inauguration of Cyril Ramaphosa earlier this year. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

Cyril Ramaphosa's motorcade arrives for his inauguration ceremony. — Cyril Ramaphosa's motorcade arrives for his inauguration ceremony. ( PHILL MAGAKOE/Pool via REUTERS)

Pravin Gordhan attends the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. — Pravin Gordhan attends the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. (Thapelo Morebudi)

President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi attends the inauguration ceremony of South Africa's president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on June 19, 2024. — President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi attends the inauguration ceremony of South Africa's president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on June 19, 2024. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

South African Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and his wife Sithembile Zondo attend the inauguration ceremony of president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa. — South African Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and his wife Sithembile Zondo attend the inauguration ceremony of president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu attends the inauguration at the Union Buildings. — President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu attends the inauguration at the Union Buildings. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi. — President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

Enoch Godongwana seen at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. — Enoch Godongwana seen at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. (Thapelo Morebudi)

John Steenhuizen and his wife Terry arrive at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. — John Steenhuizen and his wife Terry arrive at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. (Thapelo Morebudi)

SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter seen at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. — SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter seen at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. (Thapelo Morebudi)

If Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa is willing to make certain strategic concessions, then the Trump administration might be willing to move forward with a reset in bilateral relations. File photo. — If Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa is willing to make certain strategic concessions, then the Trump administration might be willing to move forward with a reset in bilateral relations. File photo. ( REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

Dignitaries at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. — Dignitaries at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. (Thapelo Morebudi)

Mmusi Maimane and his wife Natalie arrive before the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. — Mmusi Maimane and his wife Natalie arrive before the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. (Thapelo Morebudi)

Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and his third wife Nomzamo Masesi Myeni. — Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and his third wife Nomzamo Masesi Myeni. ( PHILL MAGAKOE/Pool via REUTERS)

Pemmy Majodina at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. — Pemmy Majodina at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. (Thapelo Morebudi)

Former president of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo attends the inauguration ceremony of South Africa's president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa. — Former president of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo attends the inauguration ceremony of South Africa's president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

ANC deputy secretary Nomvula Mokonyane arrives at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. — ANC deputy secretary Nomvula Mokonyane arrives at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. (Thapelo Morebudi)

Just as the inauguration looked beautiful on television but was an administrative nightmare for the president’s guests, the nirvana described by [president Cyril] Ramaphosa is nigh unachievable, says the writer. File photo. — Just as the inauguration looked beautiful on television but was an administrative nightmare for the president’s guests, the nirvana described by [president Cyril] Ramaphosa is nigh unachievable, says the writer. File photo. (Thapelo Morebudi)

Former South African president Thabo Mbeki waves to the crowd gathered for the inauguration. — Former South African president Thabo Mbeki waves to the crowd gathered for the inauguration. ( REUTERS/ Alet Pretorius)

President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa will be inaugurated amid much fanfare at the Union Buildings in Tshwane. — President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa will be inaugurated amid much fanfare at the Union Buildings in Tshwane. (Thapelo Morebudi)

Former president Kgalema Motlanthe and his wife Gugu Mtshali. File image. — Former president Kgalema Motlanthe and his wife Gugu Mtshali. File image. (REUTERS/ Alet Pretorius)

The South Africa National Defence Force will perform the ceremonial elements of the inauguration on Wednesday. — The South Africa National Defence Force will perform the ceremonial elements of the inauguration on Wednesday. (Thapelo Morebudi)

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