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April 5, 2017

South African bishops: Zuma resignation would not solve corruption

South Africa's bishops' conference said that while they respect calls for the resignation of president Jacob Zuma, the act alone would not solve the country's corruption problem.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Corruption must be rooted out at every level of government in South Africa, said the country's Catholic bishops.

Published in International
April 4, 2016

Church leaders call for Zuma to do 'honourable thing' after South Africa court ruling

South African President Jacob Zuma is seen in Cape Town, South Africa, Feb. 12, 2015.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - A prominent South African Jesuit called for President Jacob Zuma to resign after a court ruling that he violated the constitution in the $16-million remodeling his home.

Published in International