ANC Youth League re-affirms support for Zuma as ANC president

The ANC Youth League has reaffirmed its support for former deputy president Jacob Zuma to become the leader of the party. In a statement, the ANCYL says it will continue to drum up support for the beleaguered Zuma, as there is no reason for them to change their stance on the succession debate. This follows statements by the South African Communist Party and Cosatu claiming they never previously called for Zuma to be president of the ANC. Youth league president Fikile Mbalalu says although Zuma faces a corruption trial and allegations of rape, he should be considered innocent until proven otherwise in court.