Jacob Zuma addresses the crowds after no-confidence vote

President Jacob Zuma has told jubilant crowds that is is "impossible" for the opposition to remove the ANC after successfully fighting off his latest no-confidence vote.

Mr Zuma appeared in Cape Town after the motion was defeated 198 to 177 in parliament on Tuesday.

In a speech to his supporters, he accused opposition parties of using " technicalities" to try to grab power.