South African assets soar after unity government confirmed, with financial market analysts updating rand forecasts. President Cyril Ramaphosa faces challenges as he leads a government of national unity, with speculation on his power and cabinet picks. EFF leader Julius Malema misses Ramaphosa's inauguration due to a trial. The rand strengthens to below R18/$ on inauguration day, breaking a significant level. Ramaphosa emphasizes unity and inequality fight in his speech at the inauguration.
The State accused EFF leader Julius Malema of being vague and avoiding answering direct questions during his firearm discharge trial in the East London Regional Court. | @SithandiweVelap https://t.co/asbEfUasHe
South Africaโs new coalition government has brought together parties with divergent agendas while keeping radical populists out. https://t.co/0CKOWPUdWN
President Ruto and Mr Mudavadi solidified their union with a merger of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Amani National Congress (ANC) party, effectively setting the pace for major shakeup in the countryโs political landscape. https://t.co/rV6NQPbst5
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa begins consultations on the appointment of a new cabinet after agreeing to form a broad coalition with opposition parties https://t.co/viznZuxQyd
[ON AIR] Dan Moyane speaks to National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/kDfPEo3mJN
South African rand edges lower, focus on president's cabinet picks https://t.co/34JvBYVTuu via @Reuters
South African rand edges lower, focus on president's cabinet picks https://t.co/KBZAI3rH7h https://t.co/axEu3I43Xe
Zumaโs new party emerges as key spoiler in South African coalition deal https://t.co/XanAlN9rad
Govt of National Unity | Dr Imtiaz Sooliman talks on GNU and Ramaphosa's new Cabinet https://t.co/m4cyTtikB7
๐ต SOUTH AFRICAN RAND EDGES LOWER, FOCUS ON PRESIDENT'S CABINET PICKS South Africa's rand edged lower early on Thursday, as investors turned cautious ahead of newly re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet appointments under a unity government. Full Story via Reuters onโฆ https://t.co/sF25AikTt3
The South African rand soared to its highest level in almost a year, trading at under R18 to the dollar. The currency's surge coincided with South Africa's progress towards establishing a Government of National Unity. #eNCA #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/gbidr4EjmZ
EFF leader Julius Malema will face cross-examination in the East London Magistrate's Court. Malema finally got a chance to answer to charges that he fired a gun in public back in 2018. #eNCA #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/pESWHgt10m
[TRENDING] WATCH | Malema Gun Trial | EFF leader gets his day in court #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/Ii1Ke7xAab
Since the announcement of the government of national unity, we have seen markets shooting the lights out, including the Rand. George Herman, Citadel Chief Investment Officer spoke to #eNCA. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/RjVkRGH7Nq
EFF leader Julius Malema said what looked like a real rifle he fired in front of a crowd at Mdantsane's Sisa Dukashe Stadium almost six years ago was, in fact, a replica firearm. | @SithandiweVelap https://t.co/d9KGQtglgr
South Africans are waiting in anticipation of seeing the composition of President Cyril Ramaphosaโs Cabinet. In his inauguration speech, the president promised to create a capable government, creating jobs and bridging the inequality gap. Founder of Gift of the Givers Dr Imtiazโฆ https://t.co/miwfqDy3MZ
WATCH | Malema Gun Trial | EFF leader gets his day in court https://t.co/Ii1Ke7xAab #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct
[CATCH IT LIVE] South Africans are waiting to see the composition of President Cyril Ramaphosaโs Cabinet. Dr Imtiaz Sooliman speaks to eNCA about his views on the five years ahead. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/XLmK8ZwjZ6
๐ฟ๐ฆ Whatโs your view on the Rand? https://t.co/eovgWbFhGe
[TRENDING] Presidential Inauguration | South African Rand soars to year high https://t.co/kVlplblmts #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/2kEhiWSAxF
[VIEWER QUESTION] Who would you like President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint to his Cabinet? #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/46DC8HwYlh
The focus has shifted to who is likely to become part of the next Cabinet. Executive Director of the Centre for Development and Enterprise, Ann Bernstein, says they would like the Cabinet to drop from 30 ministers to 20. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkActโฆ https://t.co/pz44JlBN2j
Headlines on #TheSouthAfricanMorning: President Cyril Ramaphosa sounds a warning to South Africans - come together or fall apart. Who will Ramaphosa appoint to his new Cabinet? The business community says good choices will keep the markets rallying. Join eNCA's @LifeWithThamiโฆ https://t.co/mpur5Xu1GX
WATCH | Government of National Unity | Calls for downsizing Cabinet https://t.co/Xko1fYXzJt #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct
News24 | Pieter du Toit | Ramaphosa will need to get the ANC on-side, otherwise the DA could walk away https://t.co/dZqsIAekIz
News24 | It was a toy gun 'to excite people': Malema says charges are aimed at assassinating his character https://t.co/RuLD8XlpEf
News24 | WATCH | Placing their hopes on Ramaphosa's shoulders https://t.co/QHsPtn3Qwn
News24 | Ramaphosa's rocky road: Evaluating his turbulent first term and expectations for his second https://t.co/4evY7Fyz9E
[ICYMI] Presidential Inauguration | South African Rand soars to year high https://t.co/9WZeZ9IjVc #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct
After falling short of a majority in the seventh national #SouthAfrican elections the incumbent ruling party formed a โNational Unityโ coalition led by the incumbent President Cyril Ramaphosa for the first time since 1994, notes @SamirApolitical https://t.co/n6QyIFgPNa
News24 | 'Made all the right points', 'just more rhetoric': Political parties weigh in on Ramaphosa's speech https://t.co/rS2pmZNhC8
ANC-UDA Merger: Ruto, Mudavadi endorse proposal for merger ANC officials, members to be part of larger UDA formation Timamy: The merger is an idea whose time has come #JKLive @KoinangeJeff https://t.co/9v8nmCjDX5
News24 | 'They thought he was going to sell me out': Malema pleads with court to release bodyguard co-accused https://t.co/kYI9RYzKqB
South Africaโs president starts new term under power-sharing deal https://t.co/J1jCFwYFul https://t.co/kvwD4SxiO6
News24 | SEE | South African politicians serve a parade of colour at President Cyril Ramaphosa's inauguration https://t.co/zjN1Ibnq1G
News24 | 'DA is no gatekeeper for the ANC': PA hits back at Zille for wanting consultation on new GNU entrants https://t.co/ICxRdF5n60
News24 | State questions ballistics expert's methodology in Malema firearm discharge trial https://t.co/EfBUOWcuJV
Ramaphosa vows to fight inequality as power-sharing begins https://t.co/mIi8dvBcWx
DA Chief Whip Siviwe Gwarube says political parties in the Government of National Unity, will now head into intensive negotiations. South Africans are waiting to see the composition of President Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet for the 7th administration. Stay tuned to #DStv403 https://t.co/xbWSM5WB3D
UDA, ANC political parties announce merger https://t.co/MSPCdiAsZp
OPINION | The ANC, in power for 30 years, will now be severely tested. President Cyril Ramaphosa will now have to decide which executive functions to relinquish. It will not be easy, writes Pieter du Toit. https://t.co/BzkOa1D8Di
The ANC, in power for 30 years, will now be severely tested. President Cyril Ramaphosa will now have to decide which executive functions to relinquish. It will not be easy, writes @PieterDuToit. https://t.co/mmM2EiIgis
South Africaโs Cyril Ramaphosa warns of โtoxic cleavagesโ at inauguration https://t.co/O6hnNBvF7p
The State has questioned the methodology of a defence ballistics expert who testified in the firearm discharge trial of EFF leader Julius Malema and his bodyguard, Adriaan Snyman, in the East London Regional Court. https://t.co/HychVsCHYl
Newly sworn-in president Cyril Ramaphosa has hit back at naysayers and opponents who wish doom upon the government of national unity. | @SiyamtandaCapa https://t.co/ejAsjptmZH
๐ต INVESTORS CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC https://t.co/D1ParitcBq'S NEW GOVERNMENT CAN DELIVER GROWTH-FRIENDLY REFORMS Investors are optimistic South Africa's new unity government can deliver stable economic policies to revive growth, but are cautious about how the new coalition'sโฆ https://t.co/pqSb5BFRnt
UDA, ANC parties in new merger deal, set to form new outfit https://t.co/BIO58Ld633
#eNCA reporter Siphamandla Goge spoke to the FF Plus' Dr Petrus Groenewald to get his reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa's speech. Tune in to #DStv403. Tune in to #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/wEewjJy8kE
President Cyril Ramaphosa and First Lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe are now greeting the guests. Tune in to #DStv403. Tune in to #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/LmkAthHbxQ
LIVE | The South African Air force displays spectacular formations over the Union Buildings https://t.co/O8fdrXjf0w https://t.co/xI0FeNIYwn
Don't miss a thing. #eNCA brings you in-depth coverage of the Presidential inauguration on #DStv403. Tune in to #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/063YfaNROU
Just hours before Cyril Ramaphosa began another term as South Africaโs president, traders gave him a big vote of confidence https://t.co/jv59AREft5 via @markets
Ramaphosa: We must reject every attempt to divide or distract us, to sow doubt or cynicism, or to turn us against one another. Those who seek to stand in our way, those who seek to inflame tensions, will not succeed, because South Africans are resolute. (The crowd applauds)
[ON AIR] The SANDF is now giving the 21-guns salute. Tune in to #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/ezpDrP35a8
LIVE | Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at the Union Buildings, received by defence force chiefs https://t.co/DiVTZRp8YZ https://t.co/WO1YxTW2gP
[ON AIR] Tune in to #eNCA as we bring you all the coverage of the Presidential Inauguration. More details on https://t.co/srSwp4H5Hm #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct - WATCH | https://t.co/Ps2lA4MNI0 https://t.co/ricjadgUdQ
Presidential Inaugurationโฆ and @KayaNews is there! https://t.co/muSXY3g9yV
[ON AIR] King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has arrived at the Presidential Inauguration. More details on https://t.co/srSwp4H5Hm #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/a856Mm5KWP
OPINION | The ANC and DA's unity government emerges from intense negotiations, aiming to sustain political maturity and patriotism. Scepticism remains, but hope for effective governance persists, writes @QaanitahHunter https://t.co/YnnEYkt80o
Don't miss a thing. #eNCA brings you in-depth coverage of the Presidential inauguration on #DStv403 https://t.co/n0M7xerruQ
LIVE | Graรงa Machel, Mrs De Klerk take their seats at Union Buildings ahead of inauguration https://t.co/YryVuixKLs https://t.co/XKkRoOw7fP
LIVE | All systems go for Ramaphosa inauguration at Union Buildings https://t.co/6cPQdxT0d9 https://t.co/UE5TfTxnFG
The rand briefly strengthened to below R18 to the dollar on Wednesday, breaking below the psychologically important level for the first time in 11 months. https://t.co/6OXsFM0lwQ
LIVESTREAM | The Presidential Inauguration https://t.co/Ps2lA4MNI0
[BREAKING NEWS] Rand breaks through R18 to the dollar barrier on inauguration day. The currency has improved significantly since 6 June. More details on https://t.co/srSwp4H5Hm #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/UURFSyQc9L
EFF leader Julius Malema will not attend President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa's inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday because he will be 1 000km away in the dock in the East London Regional Court. | @SithandiweVelap https://t.co/xsct2S9fMP
LIVE | โWhy weโre hereโ โ South Africans flock to the Union Buildings on chilly morning https://t.co/iYJVASOqlQ https://t.co/ywa4La0mh3
Financial market analysts are rapidly updating their rand forecasts to factor in more optimistic expectations that the newly formed government of national unity will spark much-needed economic reforms in SA. https://t.co/EUvs73WXET
Will President Cyril Ramaphosa have more or less power now that he leads a government unencumbered by the strictures of a single political party? Or will the addition of more players further complicate his legacy building? | @NatashaMarrian https://t.co/8LeXdLrvXV
eNCA's @GarethEdwardsSA is at the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre ahead of the #PresidentialInauguration at the Union Buildings. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/OF0E8SrA58
[ON AIR] eNCA editor @FaithJDanielsSA is with national police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe at the Union Buildings. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/XJKmrUytSV
WATCH | Discussion | Symbolism behind president's inauguration https://t.co/fktmEeEfPO Follow the coverage of the #PresidentialInauguration starting on #TheSouthAfricanMorning only on #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct
[ON AIR] Activity is beginning to heighten at the Union Buildings this morning. Follow the coverage of the #PresidentialInauguration starting on #TheSouthAfricanMorning only on #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/qaHF1jeFVI
WATCH | Flyers urged to take extra precautions to the airport ahead of President's inauguration https://t.co/VCFO9EU5M9 #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct
News24 | EFF MPs snub Ramaphosaโs inauguration invitation to support Malema in gun trial https://t.co/2iDQ4MVdbs
News24 | Tony Leon | The most difficult part of the GNU starts right now https://t.co/5rEripAB1B
News24 | Absa sees rand heading to R17/$ as post-election optimism buoys markets https://t.co/ruULGbnycg
News24 | COALITION NATION | MK Party members in Gauteng face expulsion for supporting ANC, DA https://t.co/qIq7nIBJ6Z
News24 | Putting SA first and keeping GNU intact is top of mind as Ramaphosa enters second term in office https://t.co/qysnPgfE20
News24 | COALITION NATION | Ramaforceful or Ramaflop: Will SA see Ramaphosa unleashed or same old same old? https://t.co/VGn3NDiIBy
[TRENDING] More details on GNU expected after president's inauguration https://t.co/Rqv93pdpWv #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct #PresidentialInauguration
[NOT TO BE MISSED] On Wednesday, 19 June, follow the coverage of the #PresidentialInauguration starting on #TheSouthAfricanMorning from 6am only on #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct https://t.co/Pgkca5kEKs
JPM on South African election outcome: "We believe this is the best-case scenario for SA politics" ๐
South African assets soar after unity government confirmed, Fed talks ahead https://t.co/FFaaxvlpH3 https://t.co/ol1xgeTJNj
News24 | COALITION NATION | Shaik brothers differ on ANC working with DA in GNU https://t.co/rzZhyopzeG
News24 | Mbhazima Shilowa | Cyril 'Mubikwa' Ramaphosa, get on with the job or make space for someone else https://t.co/vCmNUq7QLg