The fallout following the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury over the church's coverup of abuse by John Smyth has reached South Africa, where Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has been criticised for his response.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the most senior leader in the Church of England, has resigned over his handling of a child abuse case, according to his official account.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England, has resigned amid the fallout from a long-running abuse scandal.