Ramaphosa defends unity government after dispute over new law

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa holds up the signed Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, which aims to strengthen governance in the education sector, surrounded by Premier of Gauteng Andrek Panyaza Lesufi, Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Dr Makgabo Reginah Mhaule and provincial education leadership at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, September 13, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

What you need to know:

  • Ramaphosa was addressing the media hours after enacting the bill, which has angered the African National Congress' (ANC) partner the Democratic Alliance (DA)