Jacob Zuma

About Jacob Zuma

President of South Africa since 2009. He was a key figure in the African National Congress. For the most of his political career, he has been dogged by allegations of corruption.

Jacob Zuma before fame

Despite having received no formal education as a child, he joined the African National Congress in 1959.

Achievement of Jacob Zuma

Before becoming President of South Africa, he served as President of the African National Congress and as Deputy President of the country.

Jacob Zuma family life

He's been married six times and is thought to have 20 children from each of those unions.

Associations of Jacob Zuma

He became South Africa's President ten years after Nelson Mandela's term ended in 1999.

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