SOUTH Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has defied his party and refused to step down, according to media reports. Facing corruption allegations, Mr Zuma was replaced as ANC leader in December. Mr Zuma, who spent time in prison for his part in the fight against apartheid, is most of the way through his second – and last – term as president. Julius Malema, an opposition leader and former ANC member, said on Twitter that Mr Zuma had been asked to stand down but had refused. Other unconfirmed reports from Sunday’s meeting say that Mr Zuma asked for protection from prosecution for himself and his family.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 05, 2018 14:26 UTC