Ramaphosa optimistic about mixed bag of GNU Cabinet

JOHANNESBURG - Following countless meetings, leaked correspondence and a temperamental rand, President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally announced his Cabinet.  

He made the announcement on Sunday evening, saying due consideration was given to ensure the national executive is representative of all South Africans.  

The African National Congress (ANC) has had to broker a deal with at least 10 other parties in order to remain in government. This after failing to garner sufficient support to retain its majority at the May 29th general polls. 

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Ramaphosa's Cabinet is a mixed bag, reflective of the new Government of National Unity (GNU). 
This sees parties such as the Democratic Alliance (DA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus), Patriotic Alliance (PA), and the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) taking up key posts in the national executive.  

No single party has been given full control of any portfolio.  

Ramaphosa says work has been done to ensure ordinary citizens can relate to the new government.  

"We want South Africans to see themselves reflected not only in the composition of government, but also in its policies and programmes," he said.  

Signatories of the GNU have committed to promoting accountable and transparent governance, as well as evidence-based policy and decision-making.