DA says the ANC’s recall is ‘not worth the paper it is printed on’
While BLSA says his refusal to resign shows "he’s uniquely unfit to hold this important office.”
Only Parliament can "recall" President Jacob Zuma, DA leader Mmusi Maimane said on Tuesday. ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule confirmed that the national executive committee (NEC), the party’s highest decision-making body between conferences, had resolved to recall Zuma as head of state. Magashule said the party expects Zuma to respond on Wednesday, amid speculation that he will defy the NEC’s resolution and cling on to power. According to Magashule, Zuma had agreed to step down "in principle" but only after three to six months — a proposal rejected by the NEC. "The fact is, Zuma remains President, and remains in power, and as long as this is the case, our country suffers," said Maimane. "The DA notes the decision by the ANC’s NEC to recall Zuma. This recall is an internal ANC resolution, and nothing more." "[The recall] has no effect on Zuma’s current status as President of the Republic, and can be simply ignored by Zuma. Unless he tenders his resignation, this recall is not wort...
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