Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in for a second term as South Africa's president in a ceremony in Pretoria after his reelection with the help of a coalition of parties. He faces challenges in leading a coalition government with no majority.
Key Points
Ramaphosa sworn in for a second term as South Africa's president.
Formation of a coalition government due to ANC losing parliamentary majority.
Challenges in leading a government of national unity with no party having a majority.
Focus on addressing unemployment and providing basic services to the population.
Pros
Formation of a coalition government could lead to diverse perspectives and solutions to the country's challenges.
Focus on creating new job opportunities and providing basic services like housing, healthcare, and clean water.
Cons
Challenges in leading ideologically opposed parties with differing views on key issues such as land redistribution and affirmative action.
Third largest parties have refused to be part of the coalition, posing potential obstacles.