10 Questions
Who was the first sworn in as second deputy president during the inauguration ceremony?
Mr. Klerk
Who was sworn in as the first deputy president during the inauguration ceremony?
Thabo Mbeki
What pledge did Nelson Mandela make during his turn at the ceremony?
To obey and uphold the Constitution and to devote himself to the well-being of the Republic and its people.
What did Nelson Mandela say about the society that he hoped would be born out of the experience of an extraordinary human disaster?
A society of which all humanity will be proud.
What did the author pledge to liberate all people from?
poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination
What did the South African jets, helicopters, and troop carriers display over the Union Buildings?
pinpoint precision and military force
What did the highest generals of the South African defence force and police do to show their loyalty?
saluted the author and pledged their loyalty
Which flags were represented by the smoke trail of the Impala jets?
black, red, green, blue, and gold of the new South African flag
What was symbolized by whites singing 'Nkosi Sikelel -iAfrika' and blacks singing 'Die Stem'?
the old anthem of the Republic
What system of racial domination did the white-skinned peoples of South Africa erect in the early twentieth century?
a system of racial domination against the dark-skinned peoples of their own land
Test your knowledge on the inauguration ceremony in South Africa with a focus on the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Explore the historical significance and international representation of the event.
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