Top news items in major S. African news outlets

CAPE TOWN, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- The following are news items in South Africa's major news outlets on Friday:

-- While the nation awaits a definitive decision on the African National Congress' leadership transition, some members of the ruling party's Top Six have unexpectedly pulled out of scheduled launch celebrations meant to honor the centennial year of Nelson Mandela. (News24)

-- The African National Congress's Top Six will hold an emergency meeting in the next 24 hours as the rumor mill goes into overdrive about the governing party's leadership, fueled by a sudden change to its schedule.

Talks about President Jacob Zuma's exit are expected to continue, with no indication yet on whether Zuma will still be president this coming Sunday. (Eyewitness News)

-- Following the postponement of the State of the Nation Address, President Jacob Zuma has had his public engagements reduced as the nation anxiously awaits a decision on his future.

The African National Congress is still mum on the details of the talks on the fate of Zuma. (South African Broadcasting Corporation) Enditem