South Africa in the news:
- South African President Jacob Zuma says calls for him to resign are ‘unfair’: Zuma was replaced by Ramaphosa as head of the ANC in December. Ramaphosa is a former trade union leader-turned-politician and one of South Africa’s richest men. Since Ramaphosa’s election to ANC leader, signals had been getting stronger that time was up …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Zuma Finally Resigns As South Africa’s President: South Africa’s embattled President Jacob Zuma has resigned his office with immediate effect. He made the announcement in a televised address to the nation on Wednesday evening. Earlier, Zuma’s governing ANC party told him to resign or face a vote of no …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- How will South Africans remember Jacob Zuma?: Durban, South Africa – Mthokozisi Mthembu cuts a lonely figure sitting on a park bench outside the Workshop in the Durban city centre. He hunches over his resume, studying details and occasionally looking up, his eyes adjusting to the glare of untypical …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Jacob Zuma to face no-confidence motion: Cape Town [South Africa], Feb 14 : South Africa’s parliament will hold a motion of no-confidence in President Jacob Zuma on Thursday, as the country’s embattled leader defied demands to step down. “We have now asked the chief whip to proceed with the …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma Resigns Amid Pressure: South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma resigned after a protracted stand-off with the ruling African National Congress. The party planned to recall him in a no-confidence vote on Thursday. Zuma resigned, saying the party should not be divided in his name.: “South Africa” – BingNews