The Morning Call
A motion pushed by south Africa’s biggest opposition party the democratic alliance to pass a vote of no confidence on the president Jacob Zuma was defeated by parliament yesterday with on 214 votes against 126. Zuma has so far survived or won three motions of passing a vote of no confidence following a series of scandals including using state coffers to renovate his personal residence. While facing opposition even from some members of his own party, the ANC, he still retains a strong loyalty among ANC politicians and most party members.
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South Africa marks Freedom Day ahead of tough general election
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South Africa to mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality and tense election ahead
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Repatriated South African apartheid-era artworks on display to celebrate 30 years of democracy
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Botswana rejects controversial UK proposal on asylum-seekers
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Springboks confirm their Test fixture list for the rest of the year