After days of defying orders from the ruling African National Congress ANC to leave office, South Africa’s president Jacob Zuma, has resigned.
South Africa's Zuma finally leaves presidency [The Morning Call]
His resignation stemming from intense pressure from his own party and on the eve of a no-confidence vote in parliament.
In a televised statement late on wednesday evening? Zuma said he was quitting with immediate effect but explained that he disagreed with his ANC party’s decision.