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Zuma's Party Joins S.African Opposition Alliance

South African former president Jacob Zuma said Sunday his new party would join an opposition alliance to coordinate resistance to the government, while maintaining its challenge to the general election results.

International Business Times

South Africa's Historic Coalition Deal Boosts Nation's Future

South Africa's ANC and DA form a coalition government, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape. Challenges lie ahead as parties n...

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South Africa’s Ramaphosa elected president, but coalition allies hold veto

An 11th hour deal between the ANC and traditional rivals has led to the country’s first coalition government.

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Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president after ANC, DA reach deal

African National Congress leader Cyril Ramaphosa secures second term with the help of lawmakers from opposition parties.

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s ANC strikes coalition deal with free-market DA

Country’s second-largest party agrees to support re-election of Cyril Ramaphosa as president

The Guardian - UK

S.Africa's ANC Strikes 11th-hour Deal To Form Government

South Africa's long-standing ruling ANC said Thursday it has reached an agreement with several other parties to form a coalition, after failing to win an outright majority in May's general election.

International Business Times

Jacob Zuma: South Africans have five theories about why he’s still popular

A number of theories are being touted in South Africa about why and how former president Jacob Zuma retains his appeal as a leader. And why the party he formed – uMkhonto we Sizwe – to contest the recent elections managed to get 14.58% of the vote in the national…

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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.

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‘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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

International Business Times

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Radio France Internationale

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.

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