South Africa veers into uncharted territory with coalition government talks
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called Sunday for parties to overcome their differences and find "common ground" to form the first national coalition government in the country's young democracy.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called Sunday for parties to overcome their differences and find "common ground" to form the first national coalition government in the country's young democracy.