Cyril Ramaphosa's Second Term as South Africa's President

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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.