I, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, swear that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa, as it happened
2018-02-15 14:30
Cyril Ramaphosa has officially been sworn in as the new president of the Republic of South Africa, following Jacob Zuma's resignation.
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Ramaphosa has been sworn in as President of South Africa.
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According to a statement released by the Presidency, president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa will be sworn-in by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng at 17:00 on Thursday, following his election by the National Assembly.
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'Evil' Ramaphosa also broke his oath of office - Cope
Cope says that former president Jacob Zuma should have been impeached, rather than being allowed to resign.
And they have no time for incoming president Cyril Ramaphosa, viewing him as someone who, like Zuma, broke his oath of office.
Cope addressed the media on Thursday morning, after Zuma's resignation the night before, and expressed mixed emotions about this event.
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ANC treasurer general Paul Mashatile says the ANC has confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa.
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says Ramaphosa must understand that the problems of the country can't be solved by a single political party.
Ramaphosa completes his first speech as the president of South Africa to a standing ovation and rapturous applause, from ANC and opposition MPs alike.
Ramaphosa responds to Maimane directly.
Ramaphosa: "I seek to execute that office with humility, faithfulness and dignity..."
Ramaphosa thanks all members of National Assembly for the honour of electing him for this position. He says it's a great privilege to serve the people.
