SA cabinet swearing-in delayed


The swearing-in of South African President Jacob Zuma's new cabinet has been delayed. 
It had been due to take place at 16:00 GMT (18:00 local time) but will now take place later this evening, according to the official news agency.
Mr Zuma's sacking of his finance minister and others has caused huge ructions among South African political figures, including senior figures in the president's own ANC party (see earlier posts).
There has been no word on the reason for the delay of the swearing-in ceremony.

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