Zuma showed some political maturity in his speech. He recognised the supremacy of the people of South Africa whose interest all holders of public office must defend and submitted himself to the supreme law of the land.
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Cyril Ramaphosa Poised to Become South African President
African National Congress leader Ramaphosa is set to be chosen by parliament as South Africa’s new president
Embattled South African President Zuma Resigns
Jacob Zuma resigned “with immediate effect” late Wednesday heeding orders by the ruling African National Congress
Zuma’s fall is tied to failed black economic emancipation in South Africa
There is an argument going around among pro-Zuma supporters that Zuma’s corruption is nothing compared to the injustices committed by the whites during the apartheid and therefore that it is hypocritical that many focus on his mistakes.
Local Media: South Africa’s Jacob Zuma out within 48 hours
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma’s ANC party has resolved to “recall” him as head of state, local media reported
Violence Remains Serious Threat to South Africa’s Elections
The evidence is that political murders and intimidation now disfigure South African politics
How South Africa’s combative Zuma might leave office
Pressure is mounting on South Africa’s scandal-tarred president, Jacob Zuma, to leave office
The Political Strongmen of Southern Africa Are Falling
Will their successors offer more of the same – they were all from the same ruling party as their predecessors?
South Africa’s ruling ANC confirms discussing Zuma exit
South Africa’s ruling ANC party confirmed Monday that discussions were underway on President Jacob Zuma leaving office, but said no date for his departure had yet been agreed. Zuma has been under growing pressure to resign since he was replaced as head of the African National Congress in December by his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa. The […]
Increased Repression of Peaceful Dissent Across Southern African
Southern African governments clamped down on vocal journalists, activists, and opposition politicians in 2017