This marks the first coalition government in 30 years after the ANC lost its parliamentary majority. Ramaphosa, reelected by lawmakers with support from the main opposition and a smaller party, faces the challenge of leading a coalition with divergent views on key issues like land redistribution and the electricity crisis. The formation of the new Cabinet remains pending.
WATCH: Ramaphosa's coalition presidency
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa, is sworn in as President at his inauguration
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