Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Maputo in Mozambique ahead of the inauguration of Mozambique President-elect Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, the presidency said on Thursday.

“South Africa and Mozambique enjoy strong historical ties based on geographical proximity and the role played by Mozambique in providing solidarity during the struggle against apartheid and colonial oppression,” spokesperson Mac Maharaj said.

Nyusi, candidate for the Frelimo party, won 57% of the vote in the October presidential election.