Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as South Africa's president after securing a coalition with the Democratic Alliance. He defeated Julius Malema in a parliamentary vote overseen by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. This coalition marks a significant shift in South African politics, emphasizing the need for unity.
Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as South African president in a parliamentary vote held on Friday. The session, presided over by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, saw Ramaphosa secure 283 votes, decisively defeating opposition candidate Julius Malema of the Economic Freedom Fighters, who garnered just 44 votes.
This election marks a notable shift, as the African National Congress (ANC) was compelled to form a coalition with the Democratic Alliance (DA) to secure a majority in the National Assembly, a first in recent history.
The coalition agreement, finalized earlier in the day, was announced by DA leader John Steenhuisen, who stated, "It is my privilege to report that after two weeks of thorough negotiations, the DA has reached an agreement on the formation of a Government of National Unity." This development underscores the changing dynamics in South African politics and the necessity of cross-party cooperation to govern effectively.
