RANJENI MUNUSAMY: How seriously should the ANC take Zuma's warning?
'During discussions, I asked what the problem was, and why must I be persuaded to resign?'
“We are being plunged into a crisis. My leaders will regret this. Some of my comrades may not like this.” These ominous words from President Jacob Zuma rounded off an almost hour-long tirade on Wednesday afternoon in which he vented his bitterness at being recalled from office by the ANC's national executive committee, and revealed that he felt betrayed by his deputy, Cyril Ramaphosa.With his friends, the Guptas, finally beginning to face the consequences of capturing the state and his allies turning against him, Zuma was wounded, isolated and under pressure. Then, just before 11pm on Wednesday, Zuma announced his resignation in a rambling address to the nation. Earlier in the day, as the ANC moved the pieces in place to forcibly remove Zuma as president, he had made a surprise appearance on the SABC for a bizarre interview beamed around the world by major international broadcasters. Zuma said repeatedly during that interview that he had not been told what he had done wrong and did ...
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