The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC) have put aside their differences to form a coalition government, ushering in a new era of unity and cooperation in South Africa.
The two parties, which have long been political rivals, have agreed to work together to address the country’s pressing issues, including economic growth, poverty, and inequality.
The DA reached an agreement with the ANC and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) after two weeks of negotiations following last month’s election, DA leader John Steenhuisen said.
The ANC lost its majority seats in parliament for the first time. The party lost the May 29 election, and this has brought so many changes to the political landscape of South Africa since apartheid.
Under the terms of the agreement, the DA will join the ANC in a national unity government, with key ministerial positions allocated to both parties.
The new government is likely to prioritise economic recovery, improve public services, and tackle inequality.
This unprecedented coalition marks a significant shift in South African politics as the country moves away from partisan divisions towards a more collaborative approach.
The move has been hailed by many as a bold step towards a more united and prosperous South Africa and a testament to the ability of political parties to put the country’s interests above their own.
In other news, President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as the president of South Africa. This comes after the hotly contested May 29 elections, where his party, the ANC, lost its majority seats in parliament, bringing his chances of being re-elected on the brink.
Ramaphosa won the election by 283 votes to 44 votes from his closest rival, Julius Malema, the leader of the radical leftist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
The ANC’s loss of majority seats in parliament forced the party to form a coalition with the DA and other smaller parties to secure Ramaphosa’s re-election.
