‘SA best served if Zuma ceased to be president’

From Page 1 Look, the EFF will claim victory for this, but the outcome is the same if we vote with them,” said the MP.

The Thabo Mbeki Foundation said Zuma’s recall was long overdue. “This was because, amongst others, he faces the possibility of prosecution for alleged criminal offences and is directly associated with negative developments such as the alleged corruption of various state bodies, i.e. state-owned enterprises, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), state capture and serious economic mismanagement,” the organisation said.

“It has been obvious for many years that the interests of our country would be best served if indeed Mr Zuma ceased to be president of the Republic.”

It noted that “as a disciplined and loyal cadre of the ANC, and out of respect for the constitution of the country, Mr Zuma must communicate with the Speaker of the House of Assembly to tender his resignation as the president of the Republic”.

IFP president, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said that humiliating Zuma would serve no purpose, but also made a clear distinction between being humiliated and facing the consequences of one’s actions

“It would serve no purpose to humiliate the president. There is a difference, however, between being humiliated and being subjected to the rule of law.

‘‘President Zuma has repeatedly said that he wants his day in court.

‘‘I think it is important for our nation’s closure on this terrible chapter that he faces charges against him,” said Buthelezi.