President Zuma in Maputo for Mozambiquan Presidential inauguration

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma is in Maputo, Mozambique ahead of the inauguration of Mozambique President-elect Filipe Jacinto Nyusi.

"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," Presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj said in a statement.

Nyusi, from the ruling Frelimo party, was elected last October as the southern African country's fourth president since its independence in 1975. He won 57 percent of the vote in the October presidential election. 

Mr Nyusi replaces incumbent President Armando Guebuza, also from Frelimo, who has served a maximum two terms as President since 2005.