Daily Mail: South African President Jacob Zuma vows to stay for up to SIX MONTHS after being given 48 hours to resign by the ANC over corruption
* South Africa's ruling ANC party has decided to sack Jacob Zuma as head of state
* Party's secretary general has visited veteral leader to inform him of the decision
* Zuma is said to have proposed to resign with notice period of three to six months
* The Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is eventually expected to take over
* Nation's top court claims Zuma violated constitution by siphoning state money
Jacob Zuma has vowed to stay as South African President for up to six months after being given 48 hours to resign by the country's ruling ANC party over corruption.
The veteran leader had been given a two-day ultimatum by the African National Congress but immediately made it clear he was going nowhere, a source revealed.
ANC officials have now revealed that Zuma has proposed to resign with a notice period of three to six months - a condition the party committee rejected.
Secretary-general Ace Magashule admitted in a press conference today that no firm deadline had been set for a resignation. He said the decision to recall Zuma - party-speak for 'remove from office' - was taken after 'exhaustive discussions'.
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WNU Editor: He has no support. None at all. But like Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe, Jacob Zuma is looking for the best financial and legal deal that will leave him alone and be able to enjoy the rest of his
life in luxury and in peace.
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