Supporters waved flags as aircraft flew overhead during the inauguration in Pretoria, watched by various African heads of state.
Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in as president of South Africa for a second term - this time as part of a coalition government. His African National Congress party lost its controlling majority in last month's election after ruling for 30 years since the end of apartheid. President Ramaphosa's motorcade arrived at the ceremony in Pretoria on Wednesday, with a guard of honour on horseback, watched by African heads of state and dignitaries.
'Understanding that no party can govern alone and make laws alone, these parties have agreed to work in partnership, to employ their talents for the good of the country and the progress of its people.
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