Zuma resigns as President of South Africa

Jacob Zuma has bowed to political pressure and announced his resignation as President of South Africa.


He made the announcement in a 30-minute farewell address to the nation.

Mr Zuma, who was leader for nine years, said he had "come to the decision to resign as president of the republic with immediate effect".

The 75-year-old said he disagreed with the way the ruling African National Congress party shoved him towards an early exit after the election of Cyril Ramaphosa as party president last December.

"No life should be lost in my name. And also the ANC should not be divided in my name," Mr Zuma said.
 (RTE)
 14/2/18
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