Ramaphosa re-elected as president

CAPE TOWN - President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected president after a lengthy first sitting of Parliament which lasted over 12 hours.
 
Ramaphosa faced off against EFF leader Julius Malema who received 44 votes compared to Ramaphosa's 283 votes.
 
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo commended the members of the National Assembly for their conduct after a prolonged nomination and voting process.

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DA leader John Steenhuisen congratulated Ramaphosa while pledging his party's support to the Government of National Unity (GNU).
 
EFF leader Julius Malema said his party accepted the result but remained opposed to the GNU.