The Democratic Alliance says it is “rejoicing” at the news that Jacob Zuma has resigned as president, while the United Democratic Movement says “good riddance”. Zuma announced on Wednesday evening that, although he does not agree with his decision, he will resign as president of the republic effective immediately. “We[…]
Former president Jacob Zuma’s resignation letter has been received by Parliament, National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete confirmed on Friday morning. The ANC also confirmed that Cyril Ramaphosa is their man to take over as President of South Africa. “Since you are here, we can just say that our caucus dealt[…]
President Jacob Zuma resigned as leader of South Africa on Wednesday evening during a televised address to the nation. “I resign as president of the republic with immediate effect,” he said, “even though I disagree with the decision of the leadership of my organisation … I have always been a[…]
President Jacob Zuma has warned of a crisis if the ANC goes ahead with its decision to recall him. In the unprecedented interview with the SABC, Zuma said he would respond to the decision to recall him later. “It’s just two months from conference. I think we are being plunged[…]
The ANC parliamentary caucus on Wednesday agreed to table a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma on Thursday. ANC treasurer-general Paul Mashatile told journalists on Wednesday that he had informed the caucus of the ANC national executive committee’s decision to recall Zuma‚ after which the meeting had agreed[…]
The Hawks have confirmed that an early morning raid is currently underway on Wednesday at the Saxonwold residence of the controversial Gupta family. Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi told News24 that officers were on scene, but could not immediately confirm the details of the operation. “We are there. We will be[…]
The water crisis in the Western Cape is not unique, and will eventually spread to other cities, including Johannesburg. That’s according to Dr Anthony Turton, a professor at the University of the Free State, who says that cities such as East London and Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape might[…]
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called on the African National Congress (ANC) to support its motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma. The party says there is an opportunity for all parties in Parliament to act together to remove the President. This follows the announcement by the governing[…]
The ANC’s national executive committee has decided to ask President Jacob Zuma to resign or be recalled. This can set one of two processes in motion: Zuma resigns, or the National Assembly adopts a motion of no confidence against him. If Zuma resigns: Zuma will have to write a letter[…]
Embattled Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille heads to court on Tuesday. She wants DA councillors to be allowed to vote according to their conscience and is demanding a secret ballot during a no-confidence motion against her. The motion will be debated in the Cape Town city council on Thursday.[…]
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