South Africa's new government to prioritise inclusive economic growth - Ramaphosa

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during his opening of parliament address in Cape Town, South Africa, July 18, 2024. REUTERS/Esa Alexander

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Inclusive economic growth will be top of the new South African government's agenda, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in an address to parliament on Thursday.

The speech marked the official opening of a new five-year term of parliament, after a May election in which Ramaphosa's African National Congress lost its majority for the first time in 30 years and was forced to bring opposition parties into government.