As politicians and Members of Parliament limped their way to the amphitheatre, it was evident that most of them are old and should be spending time with their grandchildren. As President Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in, Straatmate was there to bring you all the fashion hits and misses. It was lovely to see power couples playing united front.
Newly elected Limpopo Premier Poppy Ramathuba looked like a chief matron of some fancy village clinic, you can tell she spent most of her time with the nurses during her time as a medical doctor.
The First Lady could have done better. Her outfit looked like an expensive wallpaper from a fancy hotel.
- I am still confused by Boity and Nandi Madida's presence at the inauguration maybe their husbands were performing.
Paul Mashatile and his wife were amongst the best dressed, you can tell the new Mrs Mashatile is not shy when it comes to shopping as she always looks snazzy.
Melusi Gigaba and his equally ravishing partner Nomfundo Fakudze looked like royalty.
Nomvula Mokonyana looked like she was advertising a certain washing powder brand and opted for a yellow bright suit.
Kgalema Motlante and his wife Gugu Mtshali looked elegant, we love her Valentino clutch bag.
Misizulu's third wife Nomzamo Myeni looked regal in green we love everything about her outfit.
Is David Mabuza married or is he looking? Why is he always flying solo?
Former president Thabo Mbeki and his wife Zanele should teach the young one on how to dress
Mrs Maimane would have made a hot first lady only if South Africans had voted for her man who only managed to secure two seats in the National Assembly.
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka wore something that looked like a Durban July Marquee, I hate it when bad clothes happen to beautiful people.