South Africa's Ramaphosa finally appoints coalition cabinet | Semafor

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa finally appointed a cabinet of ministers late on Sunday local time. The new cabinet, which will lead the country’s first national coalition government, includes six members from the Democratic Alliance, previously the official opposition.

Ramaphosa kept key ministries, including finance and defense, for his African National Congress. It will see the return of the country’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to the all-important post, given the country’s difficult economy. John Steenhuisen, leader of the DA, will be the new agriculture minister.

Ramaphosa said: ”All parties have made a commitment to respect the constitution and to promote accountable and transparent governance, evidence-based policy and decision-making, the professionalization of public service, integrity and good governance.”