Cyril Ramaphosa, the fifth African National Congress president in 30 years, had called for a government of national unity after his party lost its absolute majority in last month's general election.
Cyril Ramaphosa, the fifth Africa n National Congress president in 30 years, had called for a government of national unity after his party lost its absolute majority in last month's general election.The parties have reached agreement on the statement of intent for the formation of a government of national unity / Photo: Reuters
"The DA has reached agreement on the statement of intent for the formation of a government of national unity," he said on Friday, adding that the DA and the Zulu nationalist IFP would back the coalition, which they are calling a government of national unity. But they will not be supporting the incoming administration, having refused to countenance joining an alliance with right-wing or white-led parties.
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