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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.
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