POLOKWANE – The announcement was made by ANC Secretary General, Ace Magashule on Tuesday afternoon during a media briefing.
According to Magashule, a special meeting was held on Monday night to reflect on the current situation pertaining to the position of the President of South Africa as well as in the interests of the country.
“The NEC noted that the president had agreed in principle to resign and had proposed time frames extending from three to six months,” he said.
#Magashule Last night I went with President Ramaphosa to meet Cde Zuma to convey that we were not agreeing with the time of 3-6 months. He was still up and about, our discussions were cordial. We eadvised that the NEC was to finalize the matter last night.
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However, the National Executive Committee noted that the country is going through a period of uncertainty and anxiety as a result of the unresolved matter of transition.
#Magashule Cde Zuma pleaded that given the challenges confronting the ANC, that the #ANCNEC reconsider the time frame. The NEC felt that we couldn't wait for that period and that President Ramaphosa needed to take over and ensure a smooth transition
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#Magashule The decision of the #ANCNEC to recall Cde Zuma is final. It can't and will not change. We will treat Cde Zuma with dignity and we will not humiliate him.
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“The decision by the NEC was taken only after exhaustive discussion and further provides certainty to the people of South Africa at a time when the economic and social challenges facing the country require urgent and resolute response,” he concluded.
#Magashule It's important to note that this is the decision of the #ANCNEC as a collective, not any other grouping. We are expecting that Comrade Zuma will respond tomorrow
— African National Congress (@MYANC) February 13, 2018
#Magashule When we took this decision it was because we have a new President of the ANC in Comrade Cyril Ramaphosa and we need to ensure alignment. President Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address
— African National Congress (@MYANC) February 13, 2018
