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South African President Jacob Zuma addresses the nation and press at the government's Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, on Wednesday
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has resigned.
Zuma delivered a statement in a televised address to the nation on Wednesday evening - he said he would resign 'with immediate effect' in response to the ruling party's order to quit.The ruling African National Congress said it would move to oust the scandal-tainted Zuma in a parliamentary vote if he does not quit voluntarily.
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Prince Harry visits President Jacob Zuma in South Africa
The president's resignation was in contrast to his defiant mood earlier on Wednesday when he insisted he would not be forced to step down too soon
A black Landrover leaves the compound of the controversial Gupta business family - South African police on Wednesday raided the Johannesburg house of the family, which is accused of playing a central role in alleged corruption under scandal-tainted President Jacob Zuma
That vote had been set for Thursday afternoon.
Mr Zuma kept South Africans guessing as to whether he would resign until the final part of a half-hour speech, insisting that he was not fazed by the no confidence motion being organised against him by the ANC in the national assembly.
The 75-year-old president said he disagreed with the way the ANC wanted him to depart ahead of schedule following the election of Cyril Ramaphosa as party president in December.
Zuma delivered a statement in a televised address to the nation on Wednesday evening - he said he would resign 'with immediate effect' in response to the ruling party's order to quit.The ruling African National Congress said it would move to oust the scandal-tainted Zuma in a parliamentary vote if he does not quit voluntarily.
Video playing bottom right...
Prince Harry visits President Jacob Zuma in South Africa
The president's resignation was in contrast to his defiant mood earlier on Wednesday when he insisted he would not be forced to step down too soon
A black Landrover leaves the compound of the controversial Gupta business family - South African police on Wednesday raided the Johannesburg house of the family, which is accused of playing a central role in alleged corruption under scandal-tainted President Jacob Zuma
That vote had been set for Thursday afternoon.
Mr Zuma kept South Africans guessing as to whether he would resign until the final part of a half-hour speech, insisting that he was not fazed by the no confidence motion being organised against him by the ANC in the national assembly.
The 75-year-old president said he disagreed with the way the ANC wanted him to depart ahead of schedule following the election of Cyril Ramaphosa as party president in December.
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