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“I was poisoned and almost died just because South Africa joined Brics under my leadership,” Zuma told supporters in his native KwaZulu-Natal.
Even a secret vote to oust Zuma may scupper ANC careers and opposition hopes for power
President Jacob Zuma has been brought to book repeatedly by the courts. He also faces a rising tide of discontent.
But Jeff Radebe says the UDM is within its rights to ask the ConCourt to allow a secret ballot in Parliament.
The demands focus on rooting out corruption in the state and state-owned entities and restoring the credibility of the policing services
Cosatu has publicly backed Cyril Ramaphosa to take over as president, with Nehawu requesting that Ramaphosa address the Workers Day rally instead.
The ANC’s integrity commission this week also confirmed that it recommended Zuma should vacate office as head of state
The president contacted affected cabinet ministers individually ahead of the formal announcement
President Jacob Zuma has reacted to the passing of ANC struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada by declaring a “special official funeral” will be held.