South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa Sworn in for Second Term as Unity Government Begins

On Wednesday, Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for a second term as South Africa’s president at the head of a government that includes his party, the African National Congress, and five others. The ANC lost its parliamentary majority for the first in 30 years during the country’s recent elections, forcing it to share power with others in a coalition. During the inauguration ceremony, Ramaphosa pledged that the new government will work to improve the living conditions of South African citizens. In his inauguration speech in Pretoria, he acknowledged voter dissatisfaction with the ANC’s performance and promised to improve access to food, housing, water, electricity, healthcare, and education. He emphasized the need to build a more equal society and address deep divisions in South Africa. The ceremony, attended by African leaders and international dignitaries, featured military displays and interfaith prayers, reflecting the country’s diversity.SOURCE: REUTERS