The A.N.C., Mr. Zuma’s party, also chastised three of its senior leaders who, in a break from party tradition, openly criticized the president’s actions last week. Top party leaders condemned the firing, which was part of a broader cabinet reshuffle, saying that Mr. Zuma had not consulted them. The deputy president, Cyril Ramaphosa, called the decision “unacceptable.”Advertisement Continue reading the main storyBut on Wednesday, the A.N.C. Ever the survivor, Mr. Zuma has remained in office despite a series of scandals that would have felled a lesser tactician. Advertisement Continue reading the main story“His conduct has caused serious damage to the A.N.C.,” said Aubrey Matshiqi, a political analyst.

Source: New York Times April 05, 2017 13:32 UTC