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IN PICS | Scenes from Cyril Ramaphosa's presidential inauguration

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

19 June 2024 - 08:36
By Thapelo Morebudi
Chief justice Raymond Zondo shakes hands with president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi Chief justice Raymond Zondo shakes hands with president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

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.
Image: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko 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.
Chief justice Raymond Zondo officially inaugurates the president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi Chief justice Raymond Zondo officially inaugurates the president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is sworn in by chief justice Raymond Zondo.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi President Cyril Ramaphosa is sworn in by chief justice Raymond Zondo.
President Cyril Ramaphosa completes the paperwork with chief justice Raymond Zondo during the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi President Cyril Ramaphosa completes the paperwork with chief justice Raymond Zondo during the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings.
South Africans celebrate at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on June 19, 2024.
Image: Gallo Images/OJ Koloti South Africans celebrate at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Tshwane 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.
Image: KIM LUDBROOK/Pool via REUTERS '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.
King Letsie and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho arrive for the inauguration.
Image: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko King Letsie and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho arrive for the inauguration.
Deputy president of South Africa Paul Mashatile and his wife Hlumile Mjongile attend the inauguration ceremony of Cyril Ramaphosa.
Image: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko Deputy president of South Africa Paul Mashatile and his wife Hlumile Mjongile attend the inauguration ceremony of Cyril Ramaphosa.
Cyril Ramaphosa's motorcade arrives for his inauguration ceremony.
Image: PHILL MAGAKOE/Pool via REUTERS Cyril Ramaphosa's motorcade arrives for his inauguration ceremony.
Pravin Gordhan attends the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi Pravin Gordhan attends the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
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.
Image: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko 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.
South African Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and his wife Sithembile Zondo attend the inauguration ceremony of president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa.
Image: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko South African Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and his wife Sithembile Zondo attend the inauguration ceremony of president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa.
President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu attends the inauguration at the Union Buildings.
Image: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu attends the inauguration at the Union Buildings.
President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi.
Image: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi.
South African Speaker of Parliament Thoko Didiza attends the inauguration ceremony of Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Image: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko South African Speaker of Parliament Thoko Didiza attends the inauguration ceremony of Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Enoch Godongwana seen at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi Enoch Godongwana seen 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.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi John Steenhuizen and his wife Terry arrive at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan attends the inauguration ceremony of South Africa's president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa.
Image: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan attends the inauguration ceremony of South Africa's president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa.
Dakota Legwete and his son arrive at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi Dakota Legwete and his son arrive 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.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter seen at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa attends the inauguration ceremony of Cyril Ramaphosa.
Image: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa attends the inauguration ceremony of Cyril Ramaphosa.
Dignitaries at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi Dignitaries at 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.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi Mmusi Maimane and his wife Natalie arrive before the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and his third wife Nomzamo Masesi Myeni pose for a picture as they arrive ahead of the inauguration of Cyril Ramaphosa.
Image: PHILL MAGAKOE/Pool via REUTERS Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and his third wife Nomzamo Masesi Myeni pose for a picture as they arrive ahead of the inauguration of Cyril Ramaphosa.
Entertainment as guests and dignitaries arrive.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi Entertainment as guests and dignitaries arrive.
Prime Minister of Madagascar Christian Louis Ntsay attends the inauguration ceremony of president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Image: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko Prime Minister of Madagascar Christian Louis Ntsay attends the inauguration ceremony of president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Jovial moments at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi Jovial moments at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Former president of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo attends the inauguration ceremony of South Africa's president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa.
Image: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko Former president of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo attends the inauguration ceremony of South Africa's president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa.
Trevor Manuel at the 7th presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi Trevor Manuel at the 7th presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
ANC deputy secretary Nomvula Mokonyane arrives at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi ANC deputy secretary Nomvula Mokonyane arrives at the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini arrives for the inauguration of Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Tshwane.
Image: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini arrives for the inauguration of Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Tshwane.
The stage is set for the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi The stage is set for the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday.
Former South African president Thabo Mbeki waves to the crowd gathered for the inauguration.
Image: REUTERS/ Alet Pretorius Former South African president Thabo Mbeki waves to the crowd gathered for the inauguration.
Seychelles' Vice-President Ahmed Afif attends the inauguration.
Image: REUTERS/ Alet Pretorius Seychelles' Vice-President Ahmed Afif attends the inauguration.
President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa will be inaugurated amid much fanfare at the Union Buildings in Tshwane.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa will be inaugurated amid much fanfare at the Union Buildings in Tshwane.
Former South African president Kgalema Motlanthe attends the inauguration ceremony of Cyril Ramaphosa on June 19, 2024.
Image: REUTERS/ Alet Pretorius Former South African president Kgalema Motlanthe attends the inauguration ceremony of Cyril Ramaphosa on June 19, 2024.
The South Africa National Defence Force will perform the ceremonial elements of the inauguration on Wednesday.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi The South Africa National Defence Force will perform the ceremonial elements of the inauguration on Wednesday.

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