The ruling ANC party had asked the president to resign or face a possible vote of no confidence at the parliament on Thursday, February 15.
The 75-year old politician has been under pressure to vacate his seat for deputy president, Cyril Ramaphosa, who is the newANC leader.He said in his address:"I have served the people of South Africa to the best of my ability.
"He insisted that he did not agree with the way the party has treated him.Zuma said he decided to resign in order to prevent bloodshed as no life should be lost because of him.
He said:"No life should be lost in my name and also the ANC should never be divided in my name. I have therefore come to the decision to resign as president of the republic with immediate effect," he said.
"Even though I disagree with the decision ofthe leadership of my organisation, I have always been a disciplined member of the ANC.
The 75-year old politician has been under pressure to vacate his seat for deputy president, Cyril Ramaphosa, who is the newANC leader.He said in his address:"I have served the people of South Africa to the best of my ability.
"He insisted that he did not agree with the way the party has treated him.Zuma said he decided to resign in order to prevent bloodshed as no life should be lost because of him.
He said:"No life should be lost in my name and also the ANC should never be divided in my name. I have therefore come to the decision to resign as president of the republic with immediate effect," he said.
"Even though I disagree with the decision ofthe leadership of my organisation, I have always been a disciplined member of the ANC.
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