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South Africa: Opposition seeks vote of no confidence in Zuma

SOUTH AFRICA’S opposition sought a no-confidence vote against President Jacob Zuma yesterday — a day after thousands of protesters called for his resignation in the capital.

The Democratic Alliance (DA), the biggest opposition party, said it would push for the motion in the Cape Town parliament next week.

The DA forced a no-confidence vote in Mr Zuma earlier this year, losing 233 to 143..

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