Cape Town: The leader of South Africa’s second biggest party said Friday it will back Cyril Ramaphosa for president, almost guaranteeing he will be re-elected in parliament for a second term. Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said his party had now formally signed a coalition agreement with African National Congress, and part of the agreement is Ramaphosa will be president.
A majority of the politicians in the ANC and DA combined, which would allow Ramaphosa to win a second term, are scheduled to be elected president after on Friday. Without having to cast a ballot, Ramaphosa would be elected quickly if he is the only candidate nominated.
Steenhuisen stated that the DA was currently preparing to co-gover alongside the ANC.
