Presidential inauguration - Here's what you need to know

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It's one day to go until president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa is inaugurated as head of state - Here's what you need to know

In a departure from tradition, the president will be sworn in at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on May 25.It's one day to go until president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa is inaugurated as South Africa's head of state at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.This year's ceremony has broken away from tradition by being held at a stadium instead of the Union Buildings. This will allow for more public attendance and participation.

The ceremony will be attended by religious and traditional leaders, as well as leaders from the continent, including South Sudan's president, Salva Kiir, and representatives of the African Union and the United Nations .Police minister Bheki Cele assured South Africans that the ceremony will go smoothly and that potential threats have been identified and dealt with. More than 2,500 police have been deployed.

 

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So Loftus is going to re-named Cyril Ramaphosa

First thing you need to know...it's a waste of money...why inaugurate a guy who was in the job a few weeks ago

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