Social Media On #ZumaRecall: When Will 'Tomorrow' Be?

South Africans are relieved the ANC has recalled President Zuma at last. But many don't think he'll be gone soon...
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All eyes were on the ANC press briefing at Luthuli House on Tuesday afternoon, in which it announced the party's decision, at last, to recall President Jacob Zuma.

ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule explained what happened in the intense 13-hour special NEC meeting on Monday that lasted until the early hours of Tuesday.

The wait is finally over, but South Africans are not convinced – many believe that the briefing was not as clear as it should have been. Magashule could not answer simple questions – which is cause of concern.

Here's what tweeps had to say:

#ZumaRecall Magashule: "When we recall our deployed we expect the deployed to do what the party decided". He says he doesn't know whether Zuma will resign or not

— Dineo Bendile (@DineoBendile) February 13, 2018

A sense of relief is definitely evident from some.

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day❤️ and they say if you love someone, you'll set them free... Perhaps tomorrow President Jacob Zuma will show us how much he loves South Africa. Give him a chance😉

— Lerato Mbele (@BBCLerato) February 13, 2018

According to reports by Business Day, the rand weakened after the ANC admitted it had not given Zuma a deadline to resign, losing 0.2 percent to a session low of R11.95/$ at 2.18pm, from R11.88/$ before Magashule's press briefing.