The ANC garnered 57.5 percent of the vote, its weakest result since apartheid was overturned 25 years ago. Ramaphosa is a trade unionist who played a prominent part in the struggle to end white-minority rule before becoming a successful businessman. A brighter day is rising upon South Africa,” Ramaphosa said in his inaugural address. “I pledge here today that I will serve you …to build the South Africa that we all want and deserve. “It is no secret that the South African economy is in dire straits,” senior DA lawmaker John Steenhuisen said.

Source: The Guardian May 25, 2019 12:00 UTC