"We are inviting political parties to form a government of national unity as the best option for moving our country forward," South African President and ANC party leader Cyril Ramaphosa told reporters after a meeting of the party leadership on Thursday evening. But agreed."
The ANC, the party of former anti-apartheid fighter Nelson Mandela, won 159 out of 400 seats in parliamentary elections on May 29 and failed to win an outright majority for the first time in 30 years.
The proposed government of national unity will be a type of coalition government that will include all the parties that won seats in parliament during the elections.
According to the ANC spokesperson, it would represent the interests of all voters.
However, some analysts are concerned that the government of national unity may struggle to maintain stability and reach agreements.
The proposed approach would help the ANC avoid partnering with just one party, like the Liberal Democratic Alliance (DA).
Potential co-operation between the ANC and the DA risks creating discontent among many ANC supporters.
The newly elected members of Parliament will have to form a government and elect a President by the end of next week.
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The ANC, the party of former anti-apartheid fighter Nelson Mandela, won 159 out of 400 seats in parliamentary elections on May 29 and failed to win an outright majority for the first time in 30 years.
The proposed government of national unity will be a type of coalition government that will include all the parties that won seats in parliament during the elections.
According to the ANC spokesperson, it would represent the interests of all voters.
However, some analysts are concerned that the government of national unity may struggle to maintain stability and reach agreements.
The proposed approach would help the ANC avoid partnering with just one party, like the Liberal Democratic Alliance (DA).
Potential co-operation between the ANC and the DA risks creating discontent among many ANC supporters.
The newly elected members of Parliament will have to form a government and elect a President by the end of next week.
int/sha
