Today is a big day in the capital city of Pretoria where the presidential inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa takes place at the Union Buildings.

The ceremony will commence with an entertainment programme at 09:00, while the formal proceedings are scheduled for 11:00.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who is also the chairperson of the inter-ministerial committee preparing for the inauguration, previously said the ceremonial elements will include a 21-gun salute, a salute flight by the South African Air Force, inspection of a SANDF battalion, a battalion march past, and massed flypast.

President-elect Ramaphosa will be sworn in by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and take an oath or affirmation as outlined in Schedule 2 of the Constitution.

The newly sworn-in president will then deliver his inaugural address.

Follow the proceedings live here:

The official programme for the #PresidentialInauguration2024. This Presidential Inauguration is an important feature in a year in which South Africa is marking 30 Years of Freedom under the theme “ 30 years of Democracy, Partnership and Growth”… pic.twitter.com/3BbVyDxlN2

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) June 19, 2024

#PresidentialInauguration2024|Order of proceedings. The theme for the inauguration, “30 Years of Democracy; Partnership and Growth”, reinforces that everyone has a role to play in building a brighter tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/TszzJcnZpD

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) June 19, 2024

All ready #PresidentialInauguratio2024 pic.twitter.com/OwjAirnF3J

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) June 19, 2024