CYRIL RAMAPHOSA has been sworn in for a second term in office as South Africa's president.

The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice RAYMOND ZONDO.

Lawmakers re-elected RAMAPHOSA to stay as president last week following a deal to form a coalition government between the African National Congress (ANC), its long-time rival Democratic Alliance (DA) and other parties.

Many dignitaries, including several African heads of states, are attending the ceremony.

The ceremony includes music and artistic performances, a 21-gun salute, military fly-bys and a march past by the country’s defence forces.