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South Africa's ANC and DA reach unity government deal, SABC reports

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 , Updated 17:36, 14-Jun-2024
Supporters of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gather during an election campaign in Kwaximba, South Africa, April 20, 2024. /CFP
Supporters of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gather during an election campaign in Kwaximba, South Africa, April 20, 2024. /CFP

Supporters of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gather during an election campaign in Kwaximba, South Africa, April 20, 2024. /CFP

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) and Democratic Alliance (DA), the two biggest parties in the newly elected parliament, have reached a deal to form a unity government that also includes the Inkatha Freedom Party and Patriotic Alliance, public broadcaster SABC reported on Friday.

Cyril Ramaphosa is set to be re-elected as president under the unity government deal, according to the news website TimesLive.

The deal will see the DA take the deputy speaker of the National Assembly position, SABC said.

Source(s): Reuters
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