Inside Politics Reporter
As the lawns of the Union Buildings start to fill up with guests including more than 18 heads of States and other luminaries, to witness the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa as the head of the 7th Administration, the audience broke into song and dance.
Men and women dressed up to the nines in different colourful textures – some in the traditional African attire while others chose the conservative route by wearing suits and skirts – created a colourful picture of unity among all the races mingling together to witness this historical moment for South Africa.
The ceremony started in earnest with an opening address by International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor, followed by ANC Deputy-Secretary Nomvula Mokonyane.
This was followed by a performance from the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra and later the Interfaith prayers will be led by the South African Defence Force Chaplain General Brigadier
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