Zuma's office tells media to "await official notification" on briefing

14th February 2018 By: Reuters

Zuma's office tells media to

President Jacob Zuma

South Africa's Presidency told the media on Wednesday to "await official notification" of a media briefing by President Jacob Zuma, amid expectations he is about to resign as head of state.

The presidency statement came after media reports that Zuma would brief the nation at 10:00 to respond to a ruling party order that he should step down as national President.