Three ministers call for Zuma to resign

AFP, JOHANNESBURG: At least three South African ministers have called for President Jacob Zuma to resign, local media reported Monday, in the most serious challenge to his leadership since he took power in 2009.The News24 news agency, citing sources in the ruling ANC party, said that Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi had called on Zuma to step down.The clash came at a weekend meeting of the African National Congress (ANC) party, which was extended into Monday
amid heated debate over Zuma’s fate.  The president, who has faced mounting criticism of his leadership, came under further pressure this month when a corruption probe unearthed fresh allegations of misconduct.The probe by the country’s top watchdog investigated possible criminal activity in Zuma’s relationship with the Guptas, a business family accused of wielding undue political influence.

 

Three ministers call for Zuma to resign

AFP, JOHANNESBURG: At least three South African ministers have called for President Jacob Zuma to resign, local media reported Monday, in the most serious challenge to his leadership since he took power in 2009.The News24 news agency, citing sources in the ruling ANC party, said that Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi had called on Zuma to step down.The clash came at a weekend meeting of the African National Congress (ANC) party, which was extended into Monday amid heated debate over Zumas fate. The president, who has faced mounting criticism of his leadership, came under further pressure this month when a corruption probe unearthed fresh allegations of misconduct.The probe by the countrys top watchdog investigated possible criminal activity in Zumas relationship with the Guptas, a business family accused of wielding undue political influence.