The newly re-elected president said he would announce his cabinet soon and promised that he would put citizens first in his decision.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans not to fear a future led by a Government of National Unity .
The African National Congress has been in power for 30 years but lost its majority in the May general elections. It secured just over 40% of the national vote, while the main opposition, the Democratic Alliance , got 21.8%.To lead the country, the ANC teamed up with the DA and other political parties to form a Government of a GNU.
“Those who do not work with us will be kicked out. In the coming days I will be building a cabinet that will work for you,” he said.Speaking moments earlier in his first address to the nation as president, Ramaphosa said he would hold a national dialogue with parties, sectors and other stakeholders to plot a way forward for the country.“Despite progress, our society remains unequal and highly polarised.
“Those who seek to enflame tensions in the country will not succeed because South Africans are resolute. Those who seek to undermine our institutions will fail because democracy lives in the hearts of our people and will not be dislodged”.Gauteng winter initiation season: 138 abductions, two deaths and four arrestsWATCH: ANC deserves enormous credit for respecting the voices of voters – Brigety
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