Political parties continue talks to form new government

JOHANNESBURG - There's just a day to go before the National Assembly convenes to elect a new President.

But, political parties are still scrambling to reach an agreement on a new government.

The Inkatha Freedom Party is the latest to endorse the Government of National Unity.

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It says it will form the government alongside the ANC and DA.

The party is also confident of winning the KwaZulu-Natal Premiership through a coalition.

The 7th Parliament will hold its first sitting on Friday where the President and Speaker will be elected.

Members of Parliament will also be sworn in.