South Africa celebrates decade of freedom

President Thabo Mbeki was sworn in for a second term today as South Africa celebrated its first decade of multi-racial rule with a military air display and a massive open-air concert in Pretoria.

South Africa celebrates decade of freedom

President Thabo Mbeki was sworn in for a second term today as South Africa celebrated its first decade of multi-racial rule with a military air display and a massive open-air concert in Pretoria.

Raising his right hand, Mbeki pledged faithfulness to the republic and obedience to the constitution before a crowd of tens of thousands, including presidents and monarchs from around the world.

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