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South African parties close to reaching deal on Cabinet
Reuters  |  Jun 30, 2024

Even if agreement is reached on the Cabinet, the ideological differences between the ANC and DA could hinder policymaking down the road, analysts say.

South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected president: What happens next?
Reuters  |  Jun 17, 2024

The ANC still has to work out how to divide up the top cabinet jobs and overcome ideological differences with its new partners.

South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC strikes coalition deal
Reuters  |  Jun 15, 2024

Once unthinkable, the accord allowed President Cyril Ramaphosa to win a second term in office. He was re-elected by lawmakers with 283 votes.

Explainer: South Africa is forming a unity government. What happens next?
Reuters  |  Jun 12, 2024

The DA, the largest opposition party, has said it won't join a formation with the EFF or former President Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, w...

South African parties await details of ANC unity government proposal
Reuters  |  Jun 08, 2024

The ANC remains the biggest party, but the lack of an outright majority means it must now share power, and President Cyril Ramaphosa says its leaders...

South Africa election: ANC says it won't ditch Ramaphosa to form coalition
Reuters  |  Jun 02, 2024

The party's poor showing has fuelled speculation that Ramaphosa's days might be numbered, either due to the demands of a prospective coalition partner...

South Africa election: Opposition's Democratic Alliance launches coalition talks
Reuters  |  Jun 02, 2024

For the first time in South Africa's democratic era, the African National Congress (ANC) will have to seek one or more coalition partners to govern wi...

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