ANC calls on supporters to 'remain calm, respect decision taken by Zuma'
Reaction to Jacob Zuma's imprisonment has been streaming in, as the former president wakes up after spending his first night behind bars.
The African National Congress (ANC) says this is, without a doubt, a difficult period for the movement.
It's called on its supporters to remain calm and respect the decision taken by the former president to abide by the ruling of the Constitutional Court.
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In a statement issued on Thursday morning, the ANC said it's always stated its unequivocal commitment to and defence of the constitution, the rule of law and the independence of the Judiciary.
"The African National Congress notes that Former President Jacob Zuma has since complied with an incarceration order issued by the Constitutional Court.
"The ANC has always restated its unequivocal commitment to and defence of the constitution, in particular the supremacy of the constitution, the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary, amongst the founding principles and values of the Republic of South Africa.
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"Without doubt this is a difficult period in the movement and we call upon our members to remain calm and respect the decision taken by former president Jacob Zuma to abide by the rulings of the court."
