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WATCH | The moment Jacob Zuma resigned as president of South Africa

14 February 2018 - 23:30 By TimesLIVE

Watch the moment 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."

You can also listen to his full speech below:

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