Pro-market Democratic Alliance takes six ministerial posts in unity government after fraught negotiations
Power-sharing agreement is a minor miracle, but divisions are deep
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
Power-sharing arrangement quells investors’ fears of a coalition with radical left parties
The country is poised to have a multi-party coalition administration led by Cyril Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says preliminary talks have been held with several smaller parties
President thought to be seeking a deal with centrist DA but others want a pact with Jacob Zuma’s MK
Senior figures in ruling ANC debate next move after party’s worst-ever poll performance
Incoming poll results suggest ruling party will need coalition partners to hold on to power
Opposition Democratic Alliance warns voters of possible deal between ANC and two radical parties
Newer parties clash with established ones as they vie for a chance to be kingmaker in any coalition government
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Opponents say position of ANC’s Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is ‘untenable’
Democratic Alliance leader set to head fragile minority government
Stage set for tight vote in which governing African National Congress will be battling to keep its majority
President promises land for poor and action on infrastructure in State of Nation set piece ahead of expected close-fought race
Democratic Alliance must attract sceptical black voters if it is to defeat ANC in national election
South Africa president in dilemma over summit invite in face of ICC war crimes indictment
Mbali Ntuli aims to rebuild main rival to the African National Congress
Maimane’s resignation a damning verdict on DA’s attempts to transform itself
Mmusi Maimane steps down as head of Democratic Alliance after months of infighting
Abuja pledges ‘definitive’ action after days of unrest in Pretoria and Johannesburg
Ruling party grapples with Democratic Alliance challenge and EFF seeks to make inroads
The ANC has failed to transform the lives of the black majority after 25 years in power
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