South Africa's New Coalition Government: ANC and DA Join Forces for Rapid Economic Growth and a More Just Society

South Africa
ANC gets 40% of votes in May's elections, DA secures 21%
ANC keeps key ministries such as defence, finance and foreign affairs
Coalition government is unprecedented in South Africa's history to address public frustration over ANC's record on basic services, unemployment, poverty and corruption
DA holds portfolios including home affairs and public works
Ramaphosa prioritizes rapid, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and a more just society
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa forms coalition government with Democratic Alliance (DA)
South Africa's New Coalition Government: ANC and DA Join Forces for Rapid Economic Growth and a More Just Society

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government after his ruling African National Congress (ANC) party lost its parliamentary majority in May's elections. The ANC keeps key ministries such as defence, finance and foreign affairs, while the Democratic Alliance (DA) holds portfolios including home affairs and public works. Party leader John Steenhuisen leads the agriculture ministry.

Ramaphosa prioritizes rapid, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and creation of a more just society in the incoming government. The ANC will have 20 out of 32 cabinet posts, while the DA secures six.

The coalition government is unprecedented in South Africa's history. In May's elections, the ANC got 40% of the votes and DA secured 21%. Despite political disagreements between the two parties on issues like healthcare policy and black economic empowerment programmes, they have agreed to work together.

The new cabinet marks a significant shift in South Africa's political landscape. The ANC has dominated South African politics since Nelson Mandela ended white-minority rule in 1994. This coalition government is an attempt to address public frustration over the ANC's poor record on delivering basic services and tackling unemployment, poverty, and corruption.

The DA opposes the ANC's national healthcare policy and black economic empowerment programme. However, they have agreed to work together in the interest of creating a more just society. The incoming government will prioritize rapid, inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Ramaphosa said: “The incoming government will prioritise rapid, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and creation of a more just society.”

The ANC welcomed the move as an important step forward. The DA pledged good governance, zero tolerance for corruption, and pragmatic policy-making.


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Confidence

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Doubts
  • Are there any potential conflicts of interest between the ANC and DA in their new coalition government?
  • Is the DA's opposition to ANC's healthcare policy and black economic empowerment programme significant enough to cause issues within the coalition?

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South Africa's new coalition cabinet unveiled by Cyril Ramaphosa

BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ Jaroslav Lukiv Monday, 01 July 2024 07:44
  • Unique Points
    • South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government after his ruling African National Congress (ANC) party lost its parliamentary majority in May’s elections.
    • The ANC keeps key ministries such as defence, finance and foreign affairs. The DA holds portfolios including home affairs and public works. Party leader John Steenhuisen leads the agriculture ministry.
    • Ramaphosa prioritizes rapid, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and creation of a more just society in the incoming government.
    • DA opposes ANC’s national healthcare policy and black economic empowerment programme.
  • Accuracy
    • ]South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government[
    • The ANC will have 20 out of 32 cabinet posts, while the Democratic Alliance (DA) will hold six.
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99%

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South African parties agree on Cabinet positions, sealing deal on new coalition government

The Associated Press News Site (USA) Sunday, 30 June 2024 22:59
  • Unique Points
    • South African President Cyril Ramaphosa named a new Cabinet after his African National Congress (ANC) and nine other parties agreed on the makeup of a coalition government following weeks of haggling.
    • Ramaphosa’s party retained the largest share of ministerial positions, appointing ANC officials to 20 out of 32 Cabinet minister roles.
    • DA leader John Steenhuisen was appointed minister of agriculture.
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    • ]South African President Cyril Ramaphosa named a new Cabinet[/],
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94%

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Cyril Ramaphosa unveils new South African cabinet after coalition breakthrough

Financial Times Monday, 01 July 2024 07:45
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    • Cyril Ramaphosa unveils new South African cabinet after coalition breakthrough
    • Coalition breakthrough occurred
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    • Cyril Ramaphosa unveils new South African cabinet
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98%

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South Africa's Ramaphosa unveils new coalition cabinet

France 24 News Channel Sunday, 30 June 2024 23:22
  • Unique Points
    • ANC retained 20 out of 32 cabinet positions including key ministries such as foreign affairs, finance, defence, justice and police
    • Former opposition parties got 12 out of 36 portfolios after the ruling ANC lost its outright parliamentary majority
    • Democratic Alliance (DA) will hold six portfolios including home affairs, environment and public works. DA leader John Steenhuisen was appointed Minister of Agriculture
    • Zulu nationalist Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), anti-immigration party Patriotic Alliance and right-wing Afrikaans party Freedom-Front Plus got six cabinet places between them
    • Government of National Unity (GNU) is unprecedented in South Africa’s history
    • Ramaphosa was re-elected for a second full term last week to lead the GNU
    • The incoming government will prioritize rapid, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and creation of a more just society by tackling poverty and inequality as well as unemployment.
    • ANC had previously accused DA of making outrageous demands for key cabinet positions during negotiations
    • EFF criticized the announcement as nothing but a smokescreen for ANC to secure a grand coalition with the racist DA
  • Accuracy
    • DA will hold six portfolios including home affairs, environment and public works. DA leader John Steenhuisen was appointed Minister of Agriculture
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