ANC, Democratic Alliance Agree To Form South Africa’s First Government of National Unity 

Cyril Ramaphosa

Source: Ghanaija

The ruling African National Congress (ANC) and main opposition party, Democratic Alliance (DA) have agreed to form South Africa’s first Government of National Unity (GNU).

The Sunday Times, South Africa’s biggest Sunday newspaper, reported on its website that the parties reached a deal shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday.

The deal was reached during the first sitting of the National Assembly, according to The Sunday Times.

A report by South African Broadcasting Corporation on Friday, June 14, 2024 said the GNU shall include the Patriotic Alliance and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP).

Under the deal, the DA will get the post of the Deputy Speaker of South Africa’s National Assembly.

Reports said the current President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa was scheduled to be elected Friday afternoon since a deal has been reached.