Zimbabweans home and abroad celebrate Mugabe's exit

Zimbabweans took to the streets of the Yeoville and Hillbrow districts of the South African city of Johannesburg on Tuesday to celebrate news of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s resignation.

Around 3 million Zimbabweans have emigrated from their home country to South Africa in search of work following Zimbabwe’s economic collapse.

A letter signed by Zimbabwe’s only president since 1980 said the decision was voluntary. The Parliament confirmed receipt of the said letter and subsequently suspended impeachment processes.

Speaker announces President Robert Mugabe resignation. pic.twitter.com/E4pllZeAsH

— The Herald Zimbabwe (@HeraldZimbabwe) November 21, 2017

Zimbabweans react to President Robert Mugabe's resignation. pic.twitter.com/AnbMaH2VcB

— The Herald Zimbabwe (@HeraldZimbabwe) November 21, 2017

#Zimbabwe [VIDEO] As the evening draws in hundreds of Zimbabweans celebrating the resignation of Mugabe out on the streets of Harare CBD. pic.twitter.com/sJV1NHr9Td

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) November 21, 2017

#Zimbabwe celebrations have spilled onto the streets of Hillbrow ??#MugabeResigns pic.twitter.com/OIx161rSJn

— News24 (@News24) November 21, 2017

“If anyone had any doubt about what Zimbabweans feel about Robert Mugabe, well they should’ve been here today” lindseyhilsum on Harare's streets with a jubilant nation. #Zimbabwe pic.twitter.com/nif4mMospn

— Hayley Barlow (Hayley_Barlow) November 21, 2017

Wild jubilation near Parliament in Harare – Mugabe has gone!!!! #Zimbabwe pic.twitter.com/8iyNSXreCp

— Lindsey Hilsum (@lindseyhilsum) November 21, 2017

For the first time since 18 April 1980 Robert Mugabe is no longer the leader of #Zimbabwe
After 37 years, 7 months & 4 days~ 13 732 days in total.
Friends, Zimbabweans and Africans #MugabeHasFallen pic.twitter.com/IwEdpVe7N1

— Zimbabwe_In_Pictures (@ZimbabwePics) November 21, 2017

?? A group of ecstatic Zimbabweans chanting “rest in peace, rest in peace” outside the rainbow towers where the Parliamentarians met earlier#MugabeResigns pic.twitter.com/HDI6TchwEe

— News24 (@News24) November 21, 2017

Mugabe has just resigned! The atmosphere in Harare is incredible!!! #Zimbabwe https://t.co/AC7BtEpl84

— Doug Coltart ✊??? (@DougColtart) November 21, 2017

“This is what we've always wanted” – Zimbabwe activist breaks down in tears of joy after Robert Mugabe's resignation https://t.co/D3vYkjVS4i pic.twitter.com/eiPfcVvTEj

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) November 21, 2017

Rapturous celebrations are taking place in Zimbabwe after Robert Mugabe's resignation as president after 37 years of rule – live updates: https://t.co/lS1YlwnfNs pic.twitter.com/xjugnWp0Go

— CNN (@CNN) November 21, 2017

Perspiration thing#abonsamcartoons #mugabe #nanagenariantins #zimcoup #zimbabwe #mansnothot #jacket #bigshaq #zanupf #africa #politics #socialcommentaryart #socialcommentary #michaeldapaah pic.twitter.com/rAfE3Z7DsN

— #abonsamcartoons (@brightackwerh) November 20, 2017