JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's presidency issued an embarrassing correction on Monday to rectify an erroneous reference last month by President Jacob Zuma to Africa being the "largest continent".
Speaking at a business dinner on Dec. 9, Zuma, who has no formal education, also described Africa as so big that "all continents put together will fit into Africa".
The comments were seized upon by Zuma's opponents, who argue that his lack of schooling makes him unfit to lead a sophisticated emerging economy. More here........
Zuma's office admits Africa isn't biggest continent
Speaking at a business dinner on Dec. 9, Zuma, who has no formal education, also described Africa as so big that "all continents put together will fit into Africa".
The comments were seized upon by Zuma's opponents, who argue that his lack of schooling makes him unfit to lead a sophisticated emerging economy. More here........
Zuma's office admits Africa isn't biggest continent
