South African President Cyril Ramaphosa forms coalition government

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa named a new Cabinet after forming a coalition government with the African National Congress and nine other parties following the loss of the ANC's parliamentary majority. The coalition is unprecedented for South Africa.

Key Points

  • ANC loses parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994
  • Ramaphosa forms a coalition government with 11 parties
  • Focus on addressing poverty, inequality, and unemployment

Pros

  • Formation of a multi-party Cabinet indicates a willingness to work together for the benefit of the country
  • Addressing issues of poverty, inequality, and unemployment are key priorities for the new government

Cons

  • Tension and complex negotiations between the ANC and the DA during the power-sharing agreement process