South Africa Forms Historic Unity Government with Seven Parties
President Cyril Ramaphosa's new coalition cabinet includes key ministries retained by the ANC and significant roles for the Democratic Alliance.
- The ANC holds 20 of the 32 cabinet positions, including finance, defense, and foreign affairs.
- The Democratic Alliance secured six ministries, focusing on agriculture, education, and communications.
- The coalition aims to address critical issues like unemployment, inequality, and energy sector reforms.
- Business leaders are optimistic about the cabinet's stability and investor-friendly policies.
- The new cabinet has grown to 32 ministers, with an expanded executive of 77 members.