The resignation of the deputy chairperson, Thami ka Plaatjie, must also be accepted. He has proved not to be independent-minded and he had tied himself to the hip of Dr Ngubane. They should ride together into the sunset.
President Zuma must not be swayed by personal loyalties to allow negotiations for golden handshakes for these men. They are lucky not to have been fired. They must not have the option of retiring in luxury.