SA president hits out at coalition partner in fierce row

South Africa's coalition government is in turmoil as President Cyril Ramaphosa accuses Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen of attempting to create a "parallel government," breaching the constitution.

This accusation, made in a 25 June letter, comes as the African National Congress (ANC) and DA struggle to divide cabinet posts after forming a coalition.

The ANC's failure to win a majority in last month’s election led to this power-sharing agreement. Disputes over cabinet positions have caused market instability, with the rand plummeting.

The potential collapse of the coalition threatens political stability, alarming both the business sector and political analysts.