A sad day for Zimbabwe and a new day for South Africa

 Mr Tsvangirai, 65,  the long time leader  of MDC has died this evening. His family communicated to MDC vice president Elias Mudzuri told Reuters.  Mr Tsvangirai founded the MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) in 2000, repeatedly challenging Mr Mugabe during the ex-president's long grip on power.

Meanwhile in South Africa Jacob Zuma made a televised address to the nation on Wednesday evening. Where he announced his resignation Earlier, Mr Zuma's governing ANC party told him to step down or face a vote of no confidence in parliament.

 The 75-year-old has been under increasing pressure to give way to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, the ANC's new leader.

"No life should be lost in my name and also the ANC should never be divided in my name. I have therefore come to the decision to resign as president of the republic with immediate effect," he said.

"Even though I disagree with the decision of the leadership of my organisation, I have always been a disciplined member of the ANC.

 life."

"As I leave I will continue to serve the people of South Africa as well as the ANC, the organisation I have served... all of my life'