LISTEN: Full Statement - President Jacob Zuma resigns
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President Jacob Zuma resigned as leader of South Africa on Wednesday evening during a televised address to the nation.
"I resign as president of the republic with immediate effect," he said, "even though I disagree with the decision of the leadership of my organisation ... I have always been a disciplined member of the organisation."
"I resign as president of the republic with immediate effect," he said, "even though I disagree with the decision of the leadership of my organisation ... I have always been a disciplined member of the organisation."