Ramaphosa coalition heralded by some as new dawn for the country
Rand and equities rise after African National Congress seals power-sharing agreement with Democratic Alliance
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
Despite losing his parliamentary majority, the president is determined to keep calm and carry on
Leaders of EFF and MK pour cold water on proposal for coalition that includes centrist DA
Former president’s upstart MK party accused of being extremely well financed
President Cyril Ramaphosa says preliminary talks have been held with several smaller parties
African National Congress has to play nice with rival parties
Party has been locked in talks with rivals after losing its 30-year parliamentary majority in shock election result
Discussion follows shock South African election in which the ruling party was stripped of its majority
The party may ultimately be doomed — but it could yet stave off disaster for the country
President thought to be seeking a deal with centrist DA but others want a pact with Jacob Zuma’s MK
Ruling party insists it will not be ‘bullied’ into removing President Cyril Ramaphosa despite poor result
The ANC’s coalition choices will determine the country’s future
Party which has governed since first post-apartheid election slumps to 40 per cent in the polls
Party might be forced into a coalition with radical left-wingers or a free-market group
Senior figures in ruling ANC debate next move after party’s worst-ever poll performance
Politics in the country has fragmented — possibly for good
Incoming poll results suggest ruling party will need coalition partners to hold on to power
Election seen as a referendum on the competence of a party that has governed since the country’s first post-apartheid vote
The African National Congress counts on its anti-apartheid legacy in today’s vote
Executives confident that if ANC wins it can avoid coalition with more radical parties
Populist measures include universal health insurance and basic income grant for unemployed
Country’s third-largest party appeals to electorate with wealth distribution plan
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