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National Unity - Mamphela Ramphele and Helen Zille?

Democratic Alliance (DA) announces anti-apartheid activist Mamphela Ramphele as their presidential candidate in the next election. Ms Ramphele, the companion of late black consciousness leader Steve Biko, only formed her Agang party a year ago. Against criticism that the DA is too white to win an election in democratic South Africa, Helen Zille, leader of the party said there was "no better person" than Ms Ramphele to lead their election bid. The political marriage brings together a charismatic leader who lacks organisational resources and a party that has strong structures but has long battled a perception that it is white-dominated and evocative of the apartheid past.

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