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President Jacob Zuma survives his eighth no-confidence motion in parliament, securing victory through a secret ballot vote. With 198 votes in his favor and 177 against, along with nine abstentions, Zuma remains in power. The announcement triggers a 1% decline in the rand's value, reflecting the market's reaction to the political outcome.
Monday, 7 August, 2017