Now it is clear that the sensational political settlement between the ANC and the Democratic Alliance is becoming a reality. Cyril Ramaphosa thus saved himself as the country’s president in a vote late on Friday night – but with a price.
The cooperative party Democratic alliance is seen by many voters as a party that primarily represents white and wealthy sections of the population. At the same time, the alliance includes the small party IFP, which is seen as an attempt to mitigate the controversies among black voters.
The collaboration marks a new era in South African politics, but many say it is a political chasm between the ANC and the DA.
So will the collaboration last?
Hear SVT’s Africa correspondent Johan Ripås in the video above.