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Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma (Zulu: [geɮʱejiɬeˈkisa ˈzʱuma]; born 12 April 1942) is a South African politician who served as the fourth president of South Africa from 2009 to 2018. He is also referred to by his initials JZ and clan names Nxamalala and Msholozi .
13 hours ago · Reporting from Cape Town. May 20, 2024, 4:37 a.m. ET. South Africa’s highest court on Monday barred former President Jacob Zuma from appearing on the ballot in the coming election, a ruling that ...
12 hours ago · 3 of 6 | . Former South African President Jacob Zuma, centre, arrives at Orlando stadium in the township of Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, for the launch of his newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party’s manifesto Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Jun 29, 2021 · Reuters. Jacob Zuma stepped down from the presidency in February 2018. South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has been sentenced to 15 months in jail by the country's highest court. He has...
Jul 8, 2021 · Jacob Zuma is facing multiple corruption charges. On Friday, a judge will rule on whether or not to revoke his arrest, and on Monday the highest court of the land will hear his request to...
3 days ago · Jacob Zuma is a South African politician who served as president of South Africa (2009–18). He held several leadership positions in his political party, the African National Congress, including the post of president (2007–17). Since December 2023, he has been associated with the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party.
Home - Former President Jacob Zuma. Former President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma was born on 12 April 1942 at KwaNxamalala in Nkandla, northern KwaZulu-Natal. His early political consciousness was shaped by his cousin Muntukabongwa Zuma, who had fought in the Second World War and later joined the trade union movement and the ANC in Durban.
