Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka will formally hand in her resignation if President Thabo Mbeki resigns, her spokesman said on Saturday.

This after the ANC's National Executive Committee (NEC) recalled President Mbeki from office.

Denzel Taylor said that Mlambo-Ngcuka would hand in her resignation depending on whether Mbeki hands in his resignation.

"I can confirm that the deputy president will resign if the President is asked to step down and resigns accordingly," Taylor said.

"She was appointed by the President and has served him loyally. She feels that it is the right thing to do."

Sapa