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Jacob Zuma has resigned as the President of South Africa.
Zuma addressed members of the media at late last night, 14 January. He affirmed his commitment to the processes of the African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC), and said that even though he did not agree with his party’s decision to recall him, he will step down as President of the Republic.
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Zuma was jovial as he entered the press room to deliver his address. He spoke about the difficulty of serving as the President, the challenges South Africa faces and his commitment to radical economic transformation.
Plans were underway for the vote of no confidence tabled for Thursday, 15 February, but members of parliament will now vote for a new candidate for presidency.
City Buzz profiles how social media reacted to Zuma’s resignation. Here is how people have reacted to the news on social media:
#countryDuty#ZumaPresser#PresidentBriefing#ZumaRecall
Tomorrow should be declared a holiday!
— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) February 14, 2018
Thank you we will meet somewhere #ZumaPresser pic.twitter.com/9nUpwibQPD
— Chisana (@ASofaya) February 14, 2018
#ZumaResigns pic.twitter.com/6EGSHJ9uCU
— Gary Hartley (@GaryHartleySA) February 14, 2018
Did I hear him right? #ZumaPresser pic.twitter.com/Ixn05hKPpa
— Thulisile_N (@ndhlovuthuli) February 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/mlondi_mdluli/status/963880519057530881
He finally said it😦😦😦
I miss him already 😭😭#ZumaResponds #ZumaRecall #zumaexit #zumapresser pic.twitter.com/MYwv9oekY8
— .thakane wa tshomong🌻 (@blesset_lisa) February 14, 2018
#ZumaPresser We serve a living God pic.twitter.com/DPtEGdgIhX
— Tshidii Ngwaneso (@Tshidii_Mahoa) February 14, 2018
Goodbye JZ 👋 #ZumaResignedParty #ZumaResponds #ZumaExit #ZumaRecall #ZumaPresser pic.twitter.com/h3WXdEWaRQ
— Karabo Mokgoko 🦄🌞 (@Karabo_Mokgoko) February 14, 2018
Yes!!!!!! "We'll meet, somewhere" 😅#ZumaPresser pic.twitter.com/967lYnn9ON
— Cream Benzema (@popeyeTlotlo) February 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/Ashley_Dorothy/status/963880860385767430
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