President’s Oath of Office, Inauguration 2024, Union Buildings

In the presence of everyone assembled here, and in full realisation of the high calling I assume as President of the Republic of South Africa, I,

MATAMELA CYRIL RAMAPHOSA,

swear that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa, and will obey, observe, uphold and maintain the Constitution and all other law of the Republic;
and I solemnly and sincerely promise that I will always-
• promote all that will advance the Republic, and oppose all that may harm it;
• protect and promote the rights of all South Africans;
• discharge my duties with all my strength and talents to the best of my knowledge and ability and true to the dictates of my conscience;
• do justice to all; and
• devote myself to the well-being of the Republic and all of its people.

So help me God.