South Africa union calls on President Zuma to step down 

South Africa's powerful Trades Union Federation, COSATU, has called for President Jacob Zuma to step down.

Its Secretary General Bheki Ntshalintshali said he is no longer the right person to lead the country.

COSATU, a key part of the governing alliance, has one point eight million members.

Mr Zuma has been under growing pressure following a major cabinet reshuffle which included the sacking of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Last week, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa called the sacking of Mr Gordhan totally unacceptable.

SOURCE: BBC NEWS