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.
The president is set to open the National Assembly as protesters continue to gather outside Parliament.
The ANC president reiterated a statement he has made several times before – that the party will rule until Jesus comes.
The president also has to face the ANC’s integrity commission and court corruption rulings.
The proposed Bill would have increased scrutiny of the bank accounts of "prominent individuals", including himself.
An unprecedented number of senior NEC members, including six cabinet ministers, risked their jobs to urge Zuma to resign.