Parliament will step in as last resort, Gigaba tells CNN
"We expect that the president will do the right thing."
This is according to Minister of Finance, Malusi Gigaba - speaking to CNN following yesterday's announcement that President Jacob Zuma is being recalled by the ANC.
President Zuma was today expected to deliver his response to the country - however, Gigaba has warned that Parliament will step in should the president refuse to resign.
Addressing the media at Luthuli House yesterday - ANC secretary general, Ace Magashule said ANC president, Cyril Ramaphosa would replace Zuma and assume the position of acting head of state.
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Ramaphosa will consequently deliver the State of the Nation Address.
As South Africans wait for word from the president, the Presidency has issued a statement saying there's no official communication issued on a media briefing today as widely reported.
Gigaba said on CNN If Zuma doesn’t resign by 10:00 today the ANC will vote him out in parliament with its 62% majority and the ANC is certain of that outcome.
— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) February 14, 2018
So there is a deadline and there will be a vote of no confidence if the old man continues being stubborn. pic.twitter.com/op8icYcehg