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Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as president of the republic of South Africa
On this day the president of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in at Loftus Stadium, where he made his way to the stage at 11:05 am.
The President-elect cannot assume the office of the President without taking the oath or affirmation before the Chief Justice. #SouthAfrican President-elect, Cyril Ramaphosa, was just sworn in by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
The president also acknowledged 21-Gun Salute.
In his address he said,” I’m humbled by the trust bestowed on me”
“We are honoured by the presence of African heads of state”
” let us declare that when we gather to celebrate the 50th year of freedom let there be no one without basic necessities”
” let us aspire to a vision more probable”
” We are bound by our determination to succeed”
” we must be a society that values excellence,that values hard work “
“Let us build a society that protects those who are vulnerable”
” All south Africans want actions, not words”
” South Africans have chosen hope over hopelessness”
“The constitution will continue to guide us”
“You the people of south Africa have chosen me and now that I have taken oath I say Yes South Africa THUMA MINA”
”And I pledge here today that I will serve you, I will work with you, side by side, to build the South Africa that we all want and deserve”
“THUMA MINA”
“NKOSI SIKELELA E AFRICA”
#SAINAUGURATION19
A big moment: @CyrilRamaphosa was GS of NUM in the 80s before he led the ANCs negotiating team im th early 90s. He helped birth the Constitution before he was exiled to business & returned at the height of capture. He is now leading the reform. @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/n1MYV7lyIH
— Pieter Du Toit (@PieterDuToit) May 25, 2019
#SAInauguration19 President @CyrilRamaphosa says a new era has dawned in our country. A brighter day is rising upon South Africa and upon our beloved continent, Africa. Nkosi Sikelel’ Afrika
— GCIS Media Liaison (@GCISMedia) May 25, 2019