Cyril Ramaphosa vows 'new era' for South Africa at presidential inauguration

Cyril Ramaphosa has been forced to share power after failing to secure a majority in last month's election.

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He remains in office even though his party, the African National Congress (ANC), failed to secure a majority in parliament during last month's election.

The ANC subsequently made a deal with its long-time rival Democratic Alliance (DA) and other parties to form a coalition government.

Mr Ramaphosa hailed this government during his inauguration speech, but also warned that unless it addressed deep inequalities, the country could become unstable.

"Through the ballots that they have cast, the people of South Africa have made plain their expectation that the leaders of our country should work together," President Ramaphosa, 71, said solemnly.

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