South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned from office, with immediate effect.
The embattled leader has been under tremendous pressure from members of his own party.
Zuma has been under corruption investigations while his party, the ANC, has seen a decline in its popularity.
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, who replaced the President as ANC leader is expected to become acting president.
Zuma said he has served the country to the best of his ability.
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