No decision on Zuma exit, says Magashule
There is no timeline for president to go, but sources say there is broad agreement he should step down
There is confusion about the departure of President Jacob Zuma, with Luthuli House saying on Monday no decision has been taken by the ANC national executive committee (NEC) for his early departure and there is no timeline for him to leave the Union Buildings. ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule and his deputy Jesse Duarte were adamant on Monday that no decision had been taken on Zuma’s exit. This was despite numerous sources saying that an overwhelming majority of speakers at last week’s two-day NEC meeting supported his early removal. Magashule said the NEC had not “arrived at a decision” about whether Zuma should stay or go. Explaining this later, Duarte said the matter of Zuma’s removal was raised by about six NEC members out of a total of 80. Various other NEC members raised the possibility of his voluntary resignation, while others said he should be asked to step down. Officials were given the task of managing the relationship between Zuma and Luthuli House. ANC president Cyril...
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