South Africa’s Democratic Alliance joins unity government with African National Congress

South Africa's Democratic Alliance says a deal has been signed for the party to join a unity government with the African National Congress. The ANC, which was once the party of Nelson Mandela, lost its 30-year majority in May when it received 40 per cent of votes, while the Democratic alliance received 21 per cent. The new coalition may be a stabilising force for the financial markets but disorienting for a nation on edge.