South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has been sworn into office for a second term, following his party's victory at the polls.
President Zuma takes the oath of office shortly after prayers open the ceremony at abouit 11:00 local time (09:00 GMT). The African National Congress (ANC) won a commanding victory in the country's general election on 7 May.
TVC NEWS Jody Jacobs reports that more than 4,000 guests are already seated with more still expected at the ceremony in Pretoria, including Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.
It was also gathered that neither the US nor UK is sending a representative but officials from Russia, China and India are attending.
President Zuma was officially elected for a second five-year term on Wednesday by the ANC-dominated parliament.
The expected formality of the re-election was disturbed only by MPs from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who turned up at parliament in red overalls and hardhats.
The EFF, led by former ANC member Julius Malema, said they dressed as maids and miners to show they intend to represent the interest of workers.
A man walks past an ANC party election poster in the Soweto township of Johannesburg - 9 May 2014 Once the celebrations are over, Mr Zuma faces the tough tasks of rejuvenating South Africa's economy
South African media had said Saturday's inauguration ceremony will be as much about celebrating Nelson Mandela and 20 years of democracy as about officially sealing Mr Zuma's re-election.
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