SLIDESHOW: MPs swearing in

07/05/2009 10:30

Take a look at photos of the swearing in of Ministers of Parliament and the election of Jacob Zuma as president of the Republic of South Africa on Wednesday.

- News24

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THOBELANI ZULU 07/05/2009 11:35 Comment 1
Congradulations, Mr President HOPE YOULL MAKE US ALL PROUD, YOU DESERVE IT AND REMEMBER YOUR PROMISES. AMANDLA MSHOLOZI (THOBELANI KAZULU, VRYBURG)
crishnaidu 07/05/2009 11:49 Comment 2
we have the best president in the world, a president for all the rainbow people of south africa, a true leader who will put the counry and the constitution before power politics. well done
thomas 07/05/2009 11:51 Comment 3
I Thinks is the time to forget about Zuma's past and focus to his promise and we can start point him fingers, as we all want to forgot about past where happen to our grandfather/mother because it's never happen to all of us let's give Zuma a chance to prove him self.
Catherine Mouton 07/05/2009 12:03 Comment 4
Congradulation Mr. President. I wish you all the best, may GOD BLESS YOU.
Collen Gama 07/05/2009 12:07 Comment 5
Congratulations Msholozi wish you all da best on your turn sure them through God everything is possible,as they try to destroy you but you sure them who is Jacob ZumA.Ayoba.......ZULUBOY
modisakgotla matsididi 07/05/2009 12:12 Comment 6
Congradulation nyamalala when we at polokwane we stood and send the clear message that you should become the the ANC president and the state president.after that we rallied through out the country via door to door to defend the revolution through voting for the ANC.No one can difeat this elephant called the ANC.we even thank you Cde vutha Mbalula for your intervention in NORTH WEST by sending us the RRT deployee who done the the very good job in making sure that the ANC wins with a decisive victory and we are convinced as the loyal CARDE of the movement that the ANC ke mokgaho wa batho ba afrika borwa
Jerry Makola 07/05/2009 12:20 Comment 7
Congradulation to the movement of the people, there is no party for the ANC. This is the confirmation of the Polokwane resolution, aluta continua, Viva Msholozi Viva, Amandla President,We salute and believe in your leadership and more terms to come as a true and honest custodian of the revolution.(BMW Shopsteward)
prince adenitan 07/05/2009 12:30 Comment 8
Mr. president elect the God that you serve actually crowing you with victory and annoted pastor forgive and forget the past advicries that you went during the proscution and after prove to them that you the best candiate as prove durin the election. the masses as spoken amanda
LEQHAOE 07/05/2009 12:31 Comment 9
S A will make the best leader out of comrade J Z he is humble and approchable and we are going to see the high service delivery ever this is because he is peoples'President,God bless comrade J Z.
hycinth buyani mavundla 07/05/2009 12:31 Comment 10
hola .... hope that u are going to be a great leader not like that one that we sent packing .. we are proud of you Baba uSholozi ...................
marcelo a. chihale 07/05/2009 12:34 Comment 11
That is it now is time to deliver Mr.President .Lots of hugs
masket mtshweni 07/05/2009 12:36 Comment 12
we love you, Mr President. I know you will not let your beloved country and its people down. Actions speak louder than word. Aluta Continua!!!
Edith Smomy Mokoena 07/05/2009 12:47 Comment 13
Congradulation to our President Mr Zuma and hoping that drug dealers wont have any where to hide in our country during your term you will make sure that the police department of South Africa adhere to their callings as our children protectors and role models.
Z Damane 07/05/2009 12:48 Comment 14
Congratulations Msholozi! You were chosen by God to lead the Nation. People of South Africa have confirmed that. All the best Nxamalala! We are proud of you.
MULAUDZI VERON 07/05/2009 12:51 Comment 15
CONGRATULATIONS TO JACOB ZUMA FOR MAKING IT TO BE THE FOURTH BLACK PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA.WE ALL KNOW THAT AFTER POLOKWANE CONFERENCE THAT NOTHING GONNA STAND INFRONT OF YOU,EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE SOME PEOPLE WHO TRIED TO IN YOUR WAY TO UNION BUILDING PRETORIA BUT THEY WON`T SUCCED.MAY GOD BLESS YOU.DONT FORGET ABOUT YOUR PEOPLE
S Mhlari 07/05/2009 12:56 Comment 16
When God open the door, there is no one who can close,and when God close, no one can open. The door for Presidential house is opened just for you...Congradulation President Zuma
Andile 07/05/2009 13:01 Comment 17
Halala Msholozi, i really liked your humbleness. I am really looking forward to your presidency. Pure South African
thomas 07/05/2009 13:19 Comment 18
I think Zuma will surprise every body was trying to stop the way he given by god All south Africans black or white and etc please let's accept Zuma as our Leader and give him a chance to prove him self and after 4 years we can point finger to him and try some one ales as we did before we have to keep trying until we get the right leader we looking for wish all the best President Zuma we looking forward to work with you
Tseng 07/05/2009 13:19 Comment 19
Msholozi Halala, when we talk of UBUNTU in LEADERSHIP we talk of characters of your like. We are humbled to have a President of your character Baba!
Bongani Mazibuko 07/05/2009 13:30 Comment 20
A very humbled president in deed, congratulations. We trust that you are going to lead this country towards the direction it deserve.
Swazi 07/05/2009 13:32 Comment 21
God will guide you in whatever you do, i'm proud og beimng a South Afracan. Siyabonga Msholozi
dr Sam 07/05/2009 13:32 Comment 22
Zuma -please all eyes on you so don't disappoint Africa
ntombenhle 07/05/2009 13:39 Comment 23
i just like to say congratulation msholozi you deserve it after all that has happened to you just remember all eyes on you please don't let us down we all souyh africans count on you couse we have faith in you most of all we do trust you with country. thank you
Leighton 07/05/2009 13:40 Comment 24
Congratulations President Zuma. The peoples president of South Africa.You have the leadership qualities of a president and I am sure you will lead us to prosperity,peace and safety.We all have faith in you sir and again well done.
Betty Satekge 07/05/2009 13:48 Comment 25
Congratulations on your appointment Mr President may God Bless u and give u strength.You have the good quality leadership we all have faith in you and again well done.All the best.
Mbongiseni Nene 07/05/2009 13:52 Comment 26
hhalala Msholozi, nkunzi emanxebanxeba. You have been vendicated and have shown that truely the ANC and isizwe sakwaZulu will rule until Jesus returns.
R Rakgoale 07/05/2009 13:52 Comment 27
Congts to JZ. You really deserve the opp to be the president of SA. God is the only on who can judge us, stand tall and provide for the Nation, we love u. Thanx to the support of the ANCYL towards JZ, you have played an important role during election campaign for JZ. Rule the Nation Zuma, rule it with the spirit of ubuntu, long live Arican National congress, long live.
Vusani Tshivhula 07/05/2009 13:55 Comment 28
Mr. President it is time to be on yourself while we helping to push what is write for the people of south africa.we stand by u wen time was hard so so stand by service delivery for the need people,so that is wat we asking for and stop worring about the people who want your head we will deal with them but we need you to deal with the challenges of the country,the likes of mbeki,zille,done-dal,and shikota,mcCathy&bulelani leave them to vusani nd julius we will deal with them(your job is service delivery nd to put ur act right
Mhayise 07/05/2009 13:59 Comment 29
Congratulation to you Mr. President, its been a long journey our hearts were painful in June 14th 2005 when Mr.Mbeki release you from your duties by then. We knew that you were innocent until proven guilty. Halala Nxamalala, Msholozi, Maphumephethe yes of course ungumhlanganyelwa.
CONNIE 07/05/2009 14:16 Comment 30
you go zuma and make us proud.our new barack obama.
Thembi 07/05/2009 14:18 Comment 31
hahahahahahahahah best press in the world!! hahahahahahahaha
Simprah 07/05/2009 14:20 Comment 32
Baba msholozi phila ngonaphakade coz youare facing some more challenghes in the highest post of the nation.The world is watching you and you are the hope of the nation. Aluta continua and, live long Nxamalala!
Tera (Stacey) Mr Mak 07/05/2009 14:45 Comment 33
Firstly and foremost I would like to express how dissapointed I am at South Africans as a whole. A man with a cloud of corruption (or even guilt of) hanging over him. Yes, mister president, tell us about how stern and robust your gorvenment will be towards corruption and crime, but please remember that all good things begin at home. Therefore I ask that you clean your driveway before attempting to sweep the streets. I admire the initiative, but advise on the blind not tryinng to lead the one eyed man. No negative implictions meant, just a humble plea from a fellow tax paying South African citizen. Is it possible just to spend R7Million on the innuguaration and using the rest to supplement pension grants, ARVs and other medicines (supplement government doctors & nurses), more RDP houses, found education (from grade 1 till completion of tertiary for deserving pupils/students). I sign of with a question. Would it be regarded as treason if I did not recognise you as my president? Don't get me wrong....I am a proud South Africa and African alike. You have 5 years to prove me wrong, but I pray that you only require a few months. This is from me to you Mr President and for all those who identify with my views. God Bless Africa!
Mbongeni Magubane 07/05/2009 14:51 Comment 34
Nxamalala! We cast those votes. nw we need you to pull up those sleeves and lead this country. PROPERLY! Best wishes and Go bless
Angel 07/05/2009 15:06 Comment 35
All victory goes to you Mr President! Congratulations, You deserve it! I do trust that through your humbleness you will do this country PROUD!
Thabang 07/05/2009 15:07 Comment 36
We thank God for favoring you,they tried everything to blackpaint you but if God has laid His hand on you as a protection,no one can be against that.Rule this nation with the fear of God.God will guide you only if you ask Him to.
Jacob 07/05/2009 15:17 Comment 37
Congradulation to Mr Zuma. If you are a true leader the people of SA will judge you. Keep in mind the promises you made and there is a mountain to climb. Crime, corruption and poverty are the biggest challenge u will be facing.
ntune ndlovu 07/05/2009 15:24 Comment 38
people should'nt forget that south africa is it is today b'cause of the pupils party. we have rights, justice, eqeulity, inproving education, shelter and jobs b'cause of the ANC. people should not forget that it just a begining, it took about 100-to-150 years for a white man build south africa. it will also take ANC more than 50 years for S.A be the sovereign state in the family of nations.'it only 15yrs' the ANC is best political party to lead us in this century and the next 'go and vote next time south aficans, u are the ANC and ANC is you. VIVA ANC. "VIVA NXAMALALA, 'GEDLA'EYIHLEKISA MSHINIWAMI MSHOLOZI ZUMA"
Phiswane 07/05/2009 15:29 Comment 39
It is a shame by Cope by trying to n steal the limelight from our Hero JZ by nominating Dandala, what a disgrace.
Callies Matlala, Moutse 07/05/2009 15:42 Comment 40
Nxamalala, president for all ocassion. my president our president everyone's president. you have been through tough times and you stood the test of time. i am more convinced that the strength that you carried during the "intended to destroy you courts", will always be with you as you take the most daunting task in Africa's biggest democracy. Now you have your machine gun and the onus is upon you to direct the trigger in the right direction, to change the lives of the people of this beautiful land. Halala my president.
LAUGHING 07/05/2009 15:44 Comment 41
WHAT A BUNCH OF CLOWNS YOU ALL ARE IN CONGRATULATING THIS SCOUNDREL. THE WORLD IS LAUGHING AT YOU AND ULTIMATELY SA.
SETOUTO OBAKENG 07/05/2009 15:55 Comment 42
Thank you Mr President,you got my very best congratulations. let the country feel your presence let everyone to be proudly South African thank you again JZ no one deserve this more than you do thank yooooouu!
Mavy Ncama 07/05/2009 15:55 Comment 43
Congratulations Msholozi,if you were born to be leader nobody can change that.Amandla!
Mthokozisi ka Mahaye 07/05/2009 15:55 Comment 44
Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma you know me very well but i always tell one thing when meet respect people than now you must Think of those who Die Remember those who die for this country and ANC culture as you're going to Union Building and Mahlabha Ndlovu look after yourself don't take any drink to anyone stay focus now this is life i'm proud of you and we're behind you we will always support you Salaam Walaikum!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sydney Pillay 07/05/2009 15:59 Comment 45
I believe mr. Zuma will do a good jod and I also believe he is a compasionate person and have the people at heart.There will always be people saying things contradictory, but finally God has his say regards and best wishes Sydney Pillay
Matlhomola Xaba 07/05/2009 16:20 Comment 46
I would like to congratulate Msholozi on his appointment as the Head of state, Halala Msholozi, Halala!!! To BITTER COPE, tough luck it's not like you didn't see this coming you are even fortunate to have fooled some confused few in the movement to get 30 seats in parliament. We are going to witness a term full of service delivery and harmonious united ANC for the people and less divisions as we did during T. Mbeki's term of office. Msholozi baba, I WISH U HEALTH, STRENGTH AND WISDOM IN YOUR TIME AS THE COUNTRY'S PRESIDENT. ANC UMBUTHO WETHU, AMANDLA ASE MASEBENI.
sipho 07/05/2009 16:29 Comment 47
i suppose i have to accept our new president even though i feel he is not the right person to lead the country. the 3 first ladies is a first but hey, nothing is of the norm when it comes to JZ. for all its worth, well congradulations
mafishi 07/05/2009 16:30 Comment 48
CONGRATULATIONS MR. PRESIDENT AND GOD BLESS U.
Violet 07/05/2009 16:46 Comment 49
Congratulations Mr President
mthandeki 07/05/2009 16:59 Comment 50
May you see the truth and may it set you free. May you bocome born again and lead the country with morality and not in immorality. May You turn from your wicked ways and acknowledge God in Word and Deed not just for Votes.
Chris M 07/05/2009 17:13 Comment 51
My vote changed your life Your (changed)life must change my life.
Skhanyiso machi 07/05/2009 17:20 Comment 52
I would like to congratulate Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Mhlanganyelwa Zuma for his apointment to be a president of the country.I also like to urge him to also concentrate on crime by offer scholaships to those students who are enrolling Correctional Studies in Universities.viva Msholozi viva!!! victory to the end amandla!!!!!!!!

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