Pro-market Democratic Alliance takes six ministerial posts in unity government after fraught negotiations
South African president and pro-business party’s John Steenhuisen seek to resolve dispute over cabinet posts
Formation of cabinet is delayed as ANC dismisses Democratic Alliance’s ‘outrageous’ demands
Ramaphosa coalition heralded by some as new dawn for the country
Rand and equities rise after African National Congress seals power-sharing agreement with Democratic Alliance
The country is poised to have a multi-party coalition administration led by Cyril Ramaphosa
Despite losing his parliamentary majority, the president is determined to keep calm and carry on
President Cyril Ramaphosa says preliminary talks have been held with several smaller parties
Party has been locked in talks with rivals after losing its 30-year parliamentary majority in shock election result
The party may ultimately be doomed — but it could yet stave off disaster for the country
President thought to be seeking a deal with centrist DA but others want a pact with Jacob Zuma’s MK
Ruling party insists it will not be ‘bullied’ into removing President Cyril Ramaphosa despite poor result
The ANC’s coalition choices will determine the country’s future
Senior figures in ruling ANC debate next move after party’s worst-ever poll performance
Politics in the country has fragmented — possibly for good
Incoming poll results suggest ruling party will need coalition partners to hold on to power
Populist measures include universal health insurance and basic income grant for unemployed
Country’s third-largest party appeals to electorate with wealth distribution plan
Disenchanted young people turn away from ruling ANC ahead of country’s most contested elections in three decades
African National Congress relies on loyalists outside cities and campaign knowhow as it battles to hold on to its majority
Opposition Democratic Alliance warns voters of possible deal between ANC and two radical parties
Country’s independent Competition Commission vows to assess any takeover on ‘public interest’ grounds
Statement comes as the Australian miner’s chief executive visits country after political backlash
Former ANC leader has been surprise package of the campaign, drawing packed rallies and unnerving one-time allies
Newer parties clash with established ones as they vie for a chance to be kingmaker in any coalition government
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