IN PICS | Speeches, suits and salutes: The 2024 presidential inauguration
Hundreds of spectators and officials from across Africa attended the inauguration at the Union Buildings in Tshwane to witness the event officially kickstarting the 7th administration.
Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey Makhaza/Eyewitness News
President Cyril Ramaphosa was on Wednesday officially sworn in for a second term to lead South Africa's newly-formed government of national unity (GNU).
Hundreds of spectators and officials from across Africa attended the inauguration at the Union Buildings in Tshwane to witness the event officially kickstarting the 7th administration.
Below is a snapshot of the proceedings, from glitzy outfits to fighter jets.
DA leader John Steenhuisen and his wife Terry arrive at the Union Buildings ahead of the 2024 presidential inauguration on 19 June 2024. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey Makhaza/Eyewitness News
BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane at the Union Buildings ahead of the 2024 presidential inauguration on 19 June 2024. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey Makhaza/Eyewitness News
Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey Makhaza/Eyewitness News
The sun rises over the Union Buildings in Tshwane ahead of the 2024 presidential inauguration on 19 June 2024. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey Makhaza/Eyewitness News
SANDF troops at the Union Buildings ahead of the 2024 presidential inauguration on 19 June 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
Former and current presidents are seated at the Union Buildings ahead of Cyril Ramaphosa being sworn into office. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/Eyewitness News
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and his wife arrive at the Union Buildings to swear in Cyril Ramaphosa as president of South Africa. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
Paul Mashatile and his wife Humile arrive at the Union Buildings ahead of the 2024 presidential inauguration on 19 June 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
Former Deputy President David Mabuza arrives at the Union Buildings ahead of the 2024 presidential inauguration on 19 June 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
Former President Kgalema Motlanthe and his wife Gugu Mtshali at the Union Buildings ahead of the 2024 presidential inauguration on 19 June 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
Former President Thabo Mbeki and his wife Zanele arrive at the Union Buildings ahead of the 2024 presidential inauguration on 19 June 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
Cyril Ramaphosa and his wife, Dr Tshepo Motsepe arrive at the Union Buildings on 19 June 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at the Union Buildings on 19 June 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo (left) listens as Cyril Ramaphosa (right) takes the oath office as president for a second term at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 19 June 2024. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/Eyewitness News
Cyril Ramaphosa and his wife Tshepo Motsepe ahead of being sworn in for a second presidential term at the Union Buildings on 19 June 2024. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/Eyewitness News
Cyril Ramaphosa is officially sworn in as president of South Africa for a second term. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/Eyewitness News
Picture: Katlego Jiyane/Eyewitness News
Picture: Katlego Jiyane/Eyewitness News
President Cyril Ramaphosa shares a moment with his wife after being sworn into office on 19 June 2024. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/Eyewitness News
Spectators enjoy the South African Airforce's massed flypast during the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings on 19 June 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
Spectators enjoy the South African Airforce's massed flypast during the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings on 19 June 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
Spectators enjoy the South African Airforce's massed flypast during the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings on 19 June 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
A close-up of an SA Airforce helicopter during a massed flypast during the presidential inauguration on 19 June 2024. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey Makhaza/Eyewitness News
President Cyril Ramaphosa during his inaugural speech at the Union Buildings after being sworn in for a second term on 19 June 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
President Cyril Ramaphosa during his inauguration speech at the Union Buildings on 19 June 2024. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey Makhaza/Eyewitness News
Misuzulu KaZwelithini Zulu at the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa on 19 June 2024. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey Makhaza/Eyewitness News