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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The top leadership structure of South Africa\u2019s African National Congress said it would seek to form a government of national unity with opposition groups after last week\u2019s election failed to produce an outright winner.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis moment calls for the broadest unity of the people of South Africa,\u201d President Cyril Ramaphosa said after a meeting of the ANC\u2019s decision-making National Executive Committee east of Johannesburg on Thursday.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey expect us to find common ground, to overcome our differences and to act together for the good of everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ANC won marginally more than 40% support in the May 29 vote, ceding its parliamentary majority for the first time since apartheid ended three decades ago.<\/p>\n

That means it will have to secure the support of at least one of its three main rivals to retain power: the business-friendly Democratic Alliance, the leftist Economic Freedom Fighters and former President Jacob Zuma\u2019s uMkhonto weSizwe Party, or MKP.<\/p>\n

The prospect of populist parties being included in the government has alarmed investors. The rand initially retraced earlier gains following Ramaphosa\u2019s comments before trading little changed.<\/p>\n

Constructive talks have already been held with parties, including the EFF, DA, Inkatha Freedom Party, the National Freedom Party and Patriotic Alliance, according to Ramaphosa, who called for a national dialogue to unite the nation around common goals.<\/p>\n

He warned that the ANC would isolate those who sought \u201cto cause chaos and instability and division,\u201d a thinly veiled warning to Zuma and the MKP, who have rejected the election results.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe principles we will collaborate with parties on are based on advancing the building of a united nation,\u201d the president said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll parties must commit to shared values, nation-building and social cohesion. These values include upholding the constitution of South Africa and the rule of law.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ANC faces an uphill battle in getting its rivals to work together. DA leader John Steenhuisen has ruled out working with either the EFF or MKP, which both favour nationalizing mines and banks, while Zuma\u2019s party has said it will only work with the ANC if Ramaphosa is replaced \u2014 a condition that\u2019s been rejected outright.<\/p>\n

A small group of ANC members staged a protest outside the NEC meeting venue, carrying posters urging the party\u2019s leadership not to partner with the DA \u2014 an option favoured by investors and business leaders.<\/p>\n

Nelson Mandela led a government of national unity after South Africa\u2019s first democratic elections in 1994. This government included the National Party, which ruled the country during apartheid. It lasted until 1997 when the NP walked out.<\/p>\n

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