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Supporters of ANC Deputy President Jacob Zuma dance 18 December 2007 outside the party congress as members of South Africa's ruling party were electing a leader with all the signs pointing to defeat for President Thabo Mbeki at the hands of his archrival Zuma during the ANC 52nd National Congress in Polokwane. Victory would cap a remarkable political comeback for the scandal-plagued Zuma who still faces the prospect of being charged with corruption. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP via Getty Images)

Supporters of ANC Deputy President Jacob Zuma dance 18 December 2007 outside the party congress as members of South Africa's ruling party were electing a leader with all the signs pointing to defeat for President Thabo Mbeki at the hands of his archrival Zuma during the ANC 52nd National Congress in Polokwane. Victory would cap a remarkable political comeback for the scandal-plagued Zuma who still faces the prospect of being charged with corruption. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Recent picture of the new leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party, Jacob Zuma, addressing the closing of the ANC congress 20 December 2007 in Polokwane. Jacob Zuma was, 28 December 2007, served with papers to appear in court to face corruption charges, his lawyer told AFP. AFP PHOTO ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP via Getty Images)

Recent picture of the new leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party, Jacob Zuma, addressing the closing of the ANC congress 20 December 2007 in Polokwane. Jacob Zuma was, 28 December 2007, served with papers to appear in court to face corruption charges, his lawyer told AFP. AFP PHOTO ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Supporters of ANC President Thabo Mbeki dance 18 December 2007 outside the party congress as members of South Africa's ruling party were electing a leader with all the signs pointing to defeat for Mbeki at the hands of his archrival Jacob Zuma during the ANC 52nd National Congress in Polokwane. Victory would cap a remarkable political comeback for the scandal-plagued Zuma who still faces the prospect of being charged with corruption. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP via Getty Images)

Supporters of ANC President Thabo Mbeki dance 18 December 2007 outside the party congress as members of South Africa's ruling party were electing a leader with all the signs pointing to defeat for Mbeki at the hands of his archrival Jacob Zuma during the ANC 52nd National Congress in Polokwane. Victory would cap a remarkable political comeback for the scandal-plagued Zuma who still faces the prospect of being charged with corruption. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP via Getty Images)
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South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader Julias Malema celebrates prior to an unsuccessful vote of no-confidence against President Jacob Zuma on August 8, 2017 in the South African National Assembly in Cape Town. South Africa President Jacob Zuma on August 8 survived a parliamentary vote of no confidence, as ruling ANC party lawmakers stuck by their leader despite growing divisions and fierce criticism of his rule. Baleka Mbete, the Speaker of parliament, announced that the motion had been defeated, with 177 votes supporting and 198 votes against it. / AFP PHOTO / POOL AND AFP PHOTO / Mark Wessels (Photo credit should read MARK WESSELS/AFP/Getty Images)

South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader Julias Malema celebrates prior to an unsuccessful vote of no-confidence against President Jacob Zuma on August 8, 2017 in the South African National Assembly in Cape Town. South Africa President Jacob Zuma on August 8 survived a parliamentary vote of no confidence, as ruling ANC party lawmakers stuck by their leader despite growing divisions and fierce criticism of his rule. Baleka Mbete, the Speaker of parliament, announced that the motion had been defeated, with 177 votes supporting and 198 votes against it. / AFP PHOTO / POOL AND AFP PHOTO / Mark Wessels (Photo credit should read MARK WESSELS/AFP/Getty Images)
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South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) opposition party leader Julius Malema speaks to journalists after the failure of a vote of no-confidence in South Africa's president Jacob Zuma on August 8, 2017 in Cape Town. South Africa President Jacob Zuma on August 8 survived a parliamentary vote of no confidence, as ruling ANC party lawmakers stuck by their leader despite growing divisions and fierce criticism of his rule. Baleka Mbete, the Speaker of parliament, announced that the motion had been defeated, with 177 votes supporting and 198 votes against it. / AFP PHOTO / POOL / Sumaya Hisham (Photo credit should read SUMAYA HISHAM/AFP/Getty Images)

South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) opposition party leader Julius Malema speaks to journalists after the failure of a vote of no-confidence in South Africa's president Jacob Zuma on August 8, 2017 in Cape Town. South Africa President Jacob Zuma on August 8 survived a parliamentary vote of no confidence, as ruling ANC party lawmakers stuck by their leader despite growing divisions and fierce criticism of his rule. Baleka Mbete, the Speaker of parliament, announced that the motion had been defeated, with 177 votes supporting and 198 votes against it. / AFP PHOTO / POOL / Sumaya Hisham (Photo credit should read SUMAYA HISHAM/AFP/Getty Images)
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