The African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in last month’s elections in South Africa. That led the ANC to form a power-sharing agreement with the Democratic Alliance and some other smaller parties. 

Meanwhile, Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for a second term as president and he has promised a new era for the country. What’s ahead for the country and its newly formed government of national unity?

Joining the discussion:

• Ebrahim Rasool is a former South African ambassador to the United States.
• Sanusha Naidu is a senior research associate with the Institute for Global Dialogue.
• Nhlanhla Sehume is a journalist and news anchor. 
• Abdullahi Boru Halakhe is an Africa security and policy analyst.