'We have decided to recall Zuma' - Full text of statement
'The decision by the NEC to recall its deployee was taken only after exhaustive discussion on the impact such a recall would have on the country'
At a press briefing, the ANC secretary general, Ace Magashule, announced that the ANC had decided to recall President Jacob Zuma. But he did not say when this would occur. Here is the full text of the statement: The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African National Congress (ANC) convened a special meeting on Monday, 12th February 2018 at the Saint George Hotel, Tshwane. The meeting was called to reflect on the current situation as it pertains to the position of the President of the Republic of South Africa, Comrade Jacob Zuma. The NEC received a report from the Officials on their engagement with President Zuma. These engagements had been informed by the commitment to pursue firstly the interest of the country and the ANC and the determination to handle the matter with utmost dignity. The NEC noted the report of the Officials that the President had agreed in principle to resign and had proposed time frames extending from three to six months. While appreciating President Zu...
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