Jacob Zuma has tweeted a veiled message on Valentine’s Day, which is also the exact day he resigned as state president a year ago.
At around 22:00 on Wednesday, February 14,2018, Jacob Zuma, then still South Africa’s president, read out his “Dear John” later to the nation, telling South Africans “it’s me, not you” on the very day lovers were pouring out their hearts – and their wallets – to show their affection for their significant others.
In typical Zuma style, he fought for love right up until the last minute, sending mixed messages after being cast aside by his brothers in arms in the ANC.
Addressing the nation in yet another late-night announcement, Number 1 said he was resigning, despite disagreeing with his ANC comrades.
WATCH: The moment Jacob Zuma resigned as South Africa’s president
Ironically, February 14,2018 also happened to be Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent and a symbolic day of penitence for Christians as they show sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
