Jacob Zuma’s hold on the South African presidency appeared precarious after two key events were postponed amid a power struggle within the African National Congress (ANC).
An ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, at which pressure was expected to be put on Zuma to stand down, was delayed to February 17.
Hours earlier, it was announced that Thursday’s state of the nation address had been put off.
Cyril Ramaphosa succeeded the 75-year-old Zuma as ANC leader in December on an anti-corruption platform and is in pole position to replace him as president.
The two men are in talks to ensure a “dignified” transition, ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule said.
South African website Times Live reported on Tuesday evening that Zuma was ready to stand down if conditions over his departure were met.
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