LOOK: Inside the brown paper gift bags at Presidential Inauguration
The Union Buildings was the focus of attention on Wednesday, 19 June, as President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa takes the oath of office for a second term.
In 2024, the Republic of South Africa is celebrating 30 years of democracy.
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While things have been slightly turbulent this election, the day has finally come for President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa to take his place once again as President of this country.
The Presidential inauguration was quite the affair, and Pretoria took centre stage for the day.
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There were dignitaries, heads of state and politicians from all over the continent amongst the hundreds of guests.
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The event's full program included entertainment, a 21-gun salute, and a flyover by the South African Air Force.
What managed to catch most people's attention was some of the guests arriving with what seemed to be brown paper bags.
Almost as if the event organisers had provided everyone with a packed school lunch.
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And that's not totally wrong.
As the guests were shuttled to the Union Buildings, security was obviously very tight on this high-profile day.
In order to avoid anyone bringing anything suspicious along with them, the guests received a paper "goodie" bag.
According to Jacaranda FM News Journalist Anastasi Mokgobu, these were the contents of the bag:
- An apple
- Banana
- Two muffins
- A sandwich
- Coffee
- Water
- A drink of your choosing
- Two English rolls
In the post below, behind DA leader, John Steenhuisen, you can spot one of these bags:
DA leader, John Steenhuisen arrives for #PresidentialInauguration2024 #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/eyp9AQE3Yf
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The Jacaranda FM news team have been covering every second of this important occasion and you can find more information here.
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