South African president Nelson Mandela is sworn in to office at the Union Buildings in Pretoria

Updated: 30 Sep 2019

South African president Nelson Mandela is sworn in to office at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

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Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2012, May 7). South African president Nelson Mandela is sworn in to office at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0082905

South African History Online (2012) 'South African president Nelson Mandela is sworn in to office at the Union Buildings in Pretoria', South African History Online, 7 May. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0082905 (Accessed: 25 September 2026).

South African History Online, South African president Nelson Mandela is sworn in to office at the Union Buildings in Pretoria [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0082905, (accessed 25 September 2026).

"South African president Nelson Mandela is sworn in to office at the Union Buildings in Pretoria." South African History Online, 7 May 2012, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0082905. Accessed 25 Sept. 2026.

South African History Online. "South African president Nelson Mandela is sworn in to office at the Union Buildings in Pretoria." South African History Online. May 7, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0082905.