Video Trevor Manuel calls on Jacob Zuma to step down

Former finance minister Trevor Manuel has called on President Jacob Zuma to step down.

"The violation of the key oath of office of the head of state, which I think is a deep crisis. I think it’s in all of our interests that the president actually steps aside," he said in an interview with Soweto TV, which will be aired on Tuesday night at 19:30.

A short clip of Manuel calling for Zuma to step down was posted on Soweto TV's Twitter page.

"...I think it's in all our interest that the president actually steps aside" - @TrevorManuel | @TimModise at 19:30 pic.twitter.com/mq5QdwK0wW

— IG: SowetoTV (@SowetoTVchannel) April 5, 2016