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Jacob Zuma resigns as South Africa's president 'with immediate effect'

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has said he will resign "with immediate effect".

Jacob Zuma resigns as South Africa's president 'with immediate effect'

Wed, 14 Feb, 2018 - 21:10

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has said he will resign "with immediate effect".

Mr Zuma made the announcement late on Wednesday in a televised address to the nation.

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