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South Africa opposition parties merge

South Africa's main opposition party has announced anti-apartheid activist Mamphela Ramphele will be its presidential candidate this year.

Ms Ramphele, the companion of late black consciousness leader Steve Biko, only formed her Agang party last year.

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