In South Africa, opposition parties today called for an early elections as the ruling ANC wrestled with a leadership battle between President Jacob Zuma and his deputy, Cyril Ramaphosa.<br/>'<br/>Democratic Alliance (DA) party leader Mmusi Maimane told reporters while speaking alongside several opposition parties in Johannesburg that the extended deadlock was a political crisis for the country and called for an immediate parliamentary vote of no confidence to oust Zuma.<br/> '<br/>Meanwhile, the ANC's executive committee held a special meeting today, and could "recall" Zuma from office. But Zuma, who has refused to resign would be under no constitutional obligation to obey the order. Zuma has not spoken publicly since being asked to resign by senior ANC officials on February 4. <br/>'''''''<br/>