[dropcap]J[/dropcap]acob Zuma has resigned as the president of South Africa with immediate effect, state television announced Wednesday night.
Mr. Zuma, 75, has led South Africa since 2009.
His resignation came a day after he was rejected by his parry, the African National Congress, ANC.
The party also gave Mr. Zuma until Wednesday night to resign or a vote of no confidence motion would be brought against him on Thursday to remove him from office.
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