South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government, after his ruling African National Congress (ANC) party lost its parliamentary majority in May's elections, Paralel.Az reports citing BBC.

He said "the government of national unity... is unprecedented in the history of our democracy".

The ANC will have 20 out of 32 cabinet posts, while the pro-market Democratic Alliance (DA) - until now the main opposition party - will hold six. Six other portfolios are shared amongst smaller parties.

In a televised speech on Sunday, Mr Ramaphosa said: "The incoming government will prioritise rapid, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and creation of a more just society."

The ANC welcomed the move as "an important step forward, and a testament to the resilience of our democracy".

Meanwhile, the DA said it was "proud to rise to the challenge and take our place, for the first time, at the seat of national government".

It also pledged "good governance, zero tolerance for corruption and pragmatic policy-making".