South africa thousands furious protesters call zuma resign

You're referring to the massive protests that took place in South Africa in 2016, demanding the resignation of President Jacob Zuma.

On August 1, 2016, thousands of South Africans took to the streets in major cities across the country, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, to protest against President Zuma's leadership and demand his resignation. The protests were sparked by a range of grievances, including allegations of corruption, economic mismanagement, and political instability.

The protests were largely peaceful, with demonstrators carrying signs and banners calling for Zuma's resignation. Some protesters also blocked major highways and roads, causing disruptions to traffic and commerce.

The protests were organized by a coalition of opposition parties, civil society groups, and trade unions, who accused Zuma of being corrupt and incompetent. They also demanded that he step down and allow a new government to take over.

The protests were a significant show of force against Zuma's government, which had been plagued by corruption scandals and economic woes. The protests also highlighted the deep-seated frustration and anger among many South Africans towards the government's handling of the country's economy and social issues.

In the aftermath of the protests, Zuma's government faced increased pressure to address the country's economic and social challenges. However, Zuma remained in office until 2018, when he was forced to resign as president of the African National Congress (ANC) and as president of South Africa. He was replaced by Cyril Ramaphosa, who has since implemented a range of reforms aimed at addressing the country's economic and social challenges.