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Voting day in Msholozi. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma

People in the Ekurhuleni area that is named after the MK party’s leader believe it will bring positive change

Having just elected a new president who has not yet made it clear whether or not he will be capable of addressing corruption, poverty and inequality, South Africans must either learn to live with uncertainty or embrace possibility. (GCIS)

​On hope and the death of nostalgia in South Africa

If South Africa is neither hopeful nor tragic, what posture should we take in relation to the future?

Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha has foregone a swearing-in ceremony, and his new MECs will not receive new vehicles either. (Antonio Muchave/Gallo Images/Sowetan)

Premiers signal virtue in provinces

Displays of conspicuous frugality replace flashy inaugurations as leaders promise delivery

President Jacob Zuma

Prayers, dancing planned for Zuma’s inauguration

Jacob Zuma will be sworn in as president of South Africa for the second time in a ceremony including a music concert, prayers and a dance performance.

Robert Mugabe was inaugurated as president of Zimbabwe for the seventh time, in the National Sports Stadium in Harare on Thursday. (Aaron Ufumeli)

‘We dare not let ?the people down’

Mugabe seems to have come to terms with the fact that this will be his last stint as president.

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe. (Reuters)

Mugabe inauguration: To be attended by many, boycotted by one

Around 40 leaders have been invited to attend Robert Mugabe’s "grand" inauguration – an event election rival Morgan Tsvangirai will not show up at.

Lectures that open the ivory tower up to public understanding

Inaugural lectures provide a platform for lecturers to present the research that has been the focus of their careers, a new UCT publication says.

Uhuru Kenyatta is due to be sworn into office by Kenya’s Chief Justice Willy Mutunga at 1100 GMT

Kenyans jubilant as Uhuru Kenyatta gets sworn in

Thousands of Kenyans have gathered for the swearing-in ceremony of Uhuru Kenyatta, who is still facing an international crimes against humanity trial.

Inaugural fashion: Michelle Obama sports Jason Wu

The biggest questions around the US president’s inaugural celebrations have not been about what Barack Obama would say but what his wife would wear.

Biggest Obama event this weekend? Michelle’s new hair

US President Barack Obama says his wife Michelle’s new hairstyle was the most "significant" event over the weekend of his second inauguration.

Barbara Walters hospitalised after inauguration party fall

US veteran ABC newsperson Barbara Walters has fallen at an inauguration party at an ambassador’s home in Washington and has been hospitalised.

Obama sworn in for second term in White House ceremony

President Barack Obama has taken the official oath for his second term at the White House in a small, private ceremony.

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration.

Ghana opposition boycotts President Mahama’s inauguration

Ghana’s opposition boycotted the inauguration of President Dramani Mahama, ignoring his appeals to end a dispute over last month’s election in Ghana.

Leaders under fire

If higher education is not prioritised, Africa’s problems won’t be solved.