South African Unity Government: ANC, DA, IFP, and PA Join Forces

South Africa's African National Congress and Democratic Alliance, the two largest parties in the newly elected parliament, have formed a unity government. The coalition includes the Inkatha Freedom Party and Patriotic Alliance. As part of the agreement, the DA will assume the position of deputy speaker of the National Assembly.

South Africa's African National Congress and Democratic Alliance, the two biggest parties in the newly elected parliament, have reached a deal to form a unity government that also includes the Inkatha Freedom Party and Patriotic Alliance, public broadcaster SABC reported on Friday.

The deal will see the DA take the deputy speaker of the National Assembly position, SABC said.