Presidential Inauguration
Is inaugurated as president at the Union Buildings.
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2009 in South Africa
Explore 4 historical events and records for South Africa in 2009.
Historical records for South Africa in 2009
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May
Zuma Presidency Begins
Begins his first presidential term after the general election.
September
War Crimes
A United Nations commission headed by South African judge Richard Goldstone charges both Israel and Palestinian militant groups with committing war crimes in Gaza
Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging
Addresses a 3-day convention attended by 300 Afrikaners intended to develop a strategy for "Boer liberation", he reinforces earlier claims for land in Northern Natal and the Eastern Transvaal
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