Jacob Zuma has been sworn in as South Africa's new president after a remarkable political comeback.
Mr Zuma, 67, is faced with an in-tray bursting with social and political challenges.
He has promised to speed up the pace of change in the nation and transform the lives of the poor.
In his inauguration speech, Mr Zuma pledged "the dreams and hopes of all the people of our country must be fulfilled", adding "there is no place for complacency, cynicism or excuses".
South Africa's economy is starting to feel the effects of the global slow down and unemployment is running close to 24%.
Millions of people are still waiting for proper housing and the number living below the poverty line has actually increased in the 15 years since the end of apartheid.
As a politician, Mr Zuma has played on his own humble roots as a goatherd, building his powerbase among South Africa's poorest and creating huge expectations for dramatic changes under his rule.
Mr Zuma, 67, is faced with an in-tray bursting with social and political challenges.
He has promised to speed up the pace of change in the nation and transform the lives of the poor.
In his inauguration speech, Mr Zuma pledged "the dreams and hopes of all the people of our country must be fulfilled", adding "there is no place for complacency, cynicism or excuses".
South Africa's economy is starting to feel the effects of the global slow down and unemployment is running close to 24%.
Millions of people are still waiting for proper housing and the number living below the poverty line has actually increased in the 15 years since the end of apartheid.
As a politician, Mr Zuma has played on his own humble roots as a goatherd, building his powerbase among South Africa's poorest and creating huge expectations for dramatic changes under his rule.
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