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. 

After losing his majority, Cyril Ramaphosa has swiftly formed a government that adheres to the values of South Africa’s 1994 settlement and has a chance of overseeing vital reforms.

The coalition reflects well on the rainbow nation’s fledgling democracy https://t.co/FCioNSnjM0

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South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) announced that a total of 10 political parties with seats in Parliament have agreed to join the ANC-led government of national unity https://t.co/ykT3ZfuK5J pic.twitter.com/vEKu7m06M7

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