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South Africa: last-minute negotiations as Ramaphosa faces deadline for presidency deal

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa looks set to form a government of national unity (GNU) with four other allied parties when South Africa’s parliament meets tomorrow for the first time after the recent election.

The Conversation

‘We need to be one’: South Africans on future with coalition government

ANC must work with rival parties after losing its majority but voters are sceptical of any government of national unity

The Guardian - UK

Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership style didn’t impress voters – but seeking consensus may be what South Africa’s unity government needs

South Africa’s 2024 general election, with its devastating loss of a majority for the ruling African National Congress (ANC), is also damaging for President Cyril Ramaphosa (71). To lead your party to such a huge loss of electoral support is an indictment, and the toughest test of your leadership capabilities.

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South Africa legalises cannabis use. Will the rest of Africa follow?

It’s now legal to grow and use cannabis. The next battle — making it legal to trade. A continent is watching.

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity government: What is it?

The ruling ANC is avoiding a coalition government with any one opposition group as it faces its toughest challenge yet.

Al Jazeera

South Africa's humbled ANC seeks to form national unity government

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) will invite opposition parties to form a government of national unity, leader President Cyril Ramaphosa said after the party lost its majority in last week's elections.

Radio France Internationale

Why South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity gov’t after election setback

A broad coalition like the one President Ramaphosa outlined Thursday leaves the ANC less vulnerable to any one partner.

Al Jazeera

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South Africa's ANC Eyes National Unity Government

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said Thursday that his African National Congress (ANC) would seek to form a government of national unity, after failing to win an outright majority in last week's general election.

International Business Times

South Africa’s ANC will seek national unity government, Ramaphosa says

ANC, which lost its parliamentary majority for first time in decades, invites other parties to join a unity government.

Al Jazeera

ANC Considers Government Of National Unity After Election Loss

South African President Ramaphosa and ANC strategize new government formation after electoral setback. Coalition discussions and potential government of na...

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S.Africa Minister Charged As Part Of Corruption Probe

A South African minister was arrested and charged with corruption on Wednesday, as his ANC party wrangles with how to form a new government after major election losses.

International Business Times

South Africa’s ANC faces tough decisions after losing majority

Party will have to pick coalition partners and then try to reform itself in response to declining support

The Guardian - UK

Zuma's boycott of election results forces ANC to consider coalition with Malema

As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urges unity and open dialogue about the upcoming coalition, former President Jacob Zuma boycotted the results ceremony. Despite finishing third, Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has refused to acknowledge the results. However, the party may still hold significant influence over the country's future.

Radio France Internationale

Race to form South Africa’s next government: Who will the ANC ally with?

The governing party has a range of potential partners. But early negotiations suggest that no deal would be easy.

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The Guardian - UK

The ANC’s total supremacy in South Africa is over. Now a healthier future can begin

After years of scandal and poor governance, the people are right to want checks and balances, and new voices, says Alexis Akwagyiram, managing editor of Semafor Africa

International Business Times

South Africa's Ramaphosa Urges Unity After Historic ANC Setback

President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South African party leaders to work together in the public interest Sunday, after his ANC lost its 30-year-old governing majority in a bruising general election. But, in a sign of possible turmoil to come, graft-tainted former President Jacob Zuma boycotted the results ceremony.

France 24

South African elections: What to know ahead of unprecedented coalition talks

South Africa's election has decided little, other than the African National Congress that liberated the country from apartheid in 1994 has lost its 30-year majority.

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s Ramaphosa calls for unity after his ANC loses majority

The African National Congress has lost the country’s elections for the first time in 30 years.

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Final results in seismic South Africa election confirm ANC has lost majority

ANC says demands that President Cyril Ramaphosa must step down is ‘no-go area’ as rival Jacob Zuma stokes fears of violence

International Business Times

S.Africa's ANC To Start Coalition Talks After Bruising Vote

South Africa's ruling ANC said Sunday that it would enter talks with other parties to form a new government, after losing its three-decade-old absolute majority in a watershed election.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa heads for coalition talks after ANC loses 30-year majority

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) is preparing to enter talks with other parties to share power for the first time, after losing its three-decade majority in a watershed election.

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ANC Refuses Demands For Ramaphosa To Step Down

Learn about South Africa's ANC facing coalition negotiations post-election setback and its determination to maintain Ramaphosa's leadership.

Al Jazeera

South Africa elections final results: What happens next?

The ANC has lost its parliamentary majority and will need coalition partners to form a government.

The Conversation

Uncertain times for South Africa’s foreign policy as country heads for coalition government

After South Africa’s 29 May election, the African National Congress has lost the electoral majority it held for 30 years, but remains the party with the highest number of seats in parliament. This makes it a key partner in the formation of a coalition government.

Evening Standard

ANC party on course to lose majority in South Africa's election for first time in three decades

Party receives 40% of vote but will need to form coalition

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