South african president jacob zuma

February 04, 2018

Asia

Jacob Zuma: Pressure grows on South Africa president to stand down

South African President Jacob Zuma is under growing pressure to step down following talks with senior members of his ANC party on Sunday.

REUTERS / President Jacob Zuma is said to be resisting calls to leave office

August 08, 2017

Africa

South Africa's Zuma at risk in secret ballot 'no confidence' vote

South African President Jacob Zuma faces a no-confidence vote by secret ballot in parliament Tuesday, with opponents hoping that discontented ANC lawmakers could help oust him from office.

REUTERS / Pro-Zuma supporters celebrate in Cape Town

November 13, 2016

Africa

South Africa’s Zuma survives no confidence vote after graft allegations

South African President Jacob Zuma survived a no-confidence vote on Thursday, after the anti-graft watchdog called in a report for a judicial inquiry into allegations of influence-peddling in the government.

© Rodger Bosch, AFP | South African President Jacob Zuma answers questions at parliament on September 13, 2016, in Cape Town