Zuma vows to 'fulfil dreams' of South Africans

Jacob Zuma was sworn in as South Africa’s new president today, and vowed to work to fulfil the dreams of all his people amid a global economic meltdown after he overcame corruption and sex scandals to reach the nation’s highest office.

Tens of thousands of spectators screamed their approval, dignitaries applauded and a Zulu praise singer in traditional animal skins extolled the virtues of the new leader, whose popularity rivals only that of Nelson Mandela.