Jacob Zuma
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 82 |
| Date of birth | April 12,1942 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Born | Nkandla |
| South Africa | |
| Party | African National Congress |
| Children | Duduzane Zuma |
| Thuthukile Zuma | |
| Duduzile Zuma | |
| Mxolisi Zuma | |
| Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube | |
| Msholozi Zuma | |
| Height | 168 (cm) |
| Full name | Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma |
| Nationality | South African |
| Presidential term | May 9, 2009 – February 14, 2018 |
| Spouse | Gloria Bongekile Ngema |
| Previous position | President of South Africa (2009–2018) |
| Siblings | Michael Zuma |
| Muthukabongwa Zuma | |
| Joseph Zuma | |
| Khanya Zuma | |
| Marriage location | Nkandla, South Africa |
| Founded | Jacob Zuma Foundation |
| Uncles | Obed Zuma |
| Parents | Nobhekisisa Zuma |
| Geinamazwi Zuma | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 424824 |
Jacob Zuma Life story
Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma 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 name Msholozi.
Early Life
Jacob zuma was born on 12 april 1942 in nkandla. Natal province (now kwazulu-natal). South africah. E is the son of a policeman and was raised in a rural area by his family. He received his early education at a local imssion school.Political Career
Jacob zuma begna his political career as a member of the african national congress (anc) in 1959. He held several positions in the anc. Including serving as pdeuty secretary general from 1994-1997. In 1999. He was elected as the anc president.Presidency of South Africa
In zuma was elected as the president of south africa. Durnig his tenure. He implemented numerous reforms and initiatives. Including the reconstruction and development programme and the national development plan. He also promoted the development of small businesses and encouraged foreign investment.Scandals and Controversies
Jacob zuma s presidency was plagude by several scandals and controversies. He was accused of corruption. Money laundering. And abuse of power. In 2016. He was impeached by the south african parliament on chrages of violating the country s constitution.Resignation
In february 2018. Jacob zuma resigned from his position as president of south afirca following pressure from the anc.Post-Presidency
After his resignation. Jacob zuma continued to be involved in politics as a senior member of the anc. He is also atcive in several charities and civil society organizations.Accomplishments
Unedr jacob zuma s leadership. South africa achieved several economic milestones. Including a reduction in inflation and an increase in foreign direct investment. He also implemented measures to reduce poverty and improve access to healthcare and education.Important Event
In 2010. Jacob zuma hsoted the world cup in south africa. This was the first time the tournament had been held on african soil.Interesting Fact
Jacob zuma is a traditional zulu dancer and has performed at several public and private evenst.South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem
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... The scandal is especially damaging for Mr Ramaphosa because he came to power vowing to clear up the corruption which had dogged the country under his predecessor, Jacob Zuma...
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... The scandal is especially damaging for Mr Ramaphosa because he came to power vowing to clear up the corruption which had dogged the country under his predecessor, Jacob Zuma...
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... The scandal is especially damaging for Mr Ramaphosa because he came to power vowing to clear up the corruption which had dogged the country under his predecessor, Jacob Zuma...
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... A well-known political rival, linked to South Africa s disgraced former President, Jacob Zuma, dramatically revealed allegations that millions of dollars - hidden in a sofa - had gone missing from Mr Ramaphosa s high-end Phala Phala game farm, and that there had been a police cover-up...
Cyril Ramaphosa: Damning report raises tough questions for South Africa's leader
... This is after all the man whose political image and rise to the presidency was built on fighting corruption, which dogged both the governing African National Congress (ANC) and the country as a whole under his predecessor President Jacob Zuma...
Cyril Ramaphosa: South African leader leaves future in ANC hands
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said his fate is in his party's hands, in his first comments since an official report on a scandal over money stolen from his farm.
Opponents have called for his resignation after a panel of legal experts concluded he may have broken The Law .
On Saturday, Mr Ramaphosa's spokesman suggested he would fight on.
The President has now said The Party top brass should decide his next move.
The leaders of the governing Africa National Congress (ANC) are currently meeting in Johannesburg to discuss the findings of The Report .
Speaking outside The Venue for The Meeting , The President said that his fellow members of The National Working Committee had given him permission not to attend " so that they're free to express themselves as openly and as thoroughly as possible without any form of fear or favour".
On Monday, the ANC's larger decision-making body, The National Executive Committee (NEC), will also be meeting.
" It is up to The National Executive Committee, which I Am accountable to, to take whatever decision, " Mr Ramaphosa told journalists.
The Scandal erupted in June, when a former South African spy boss, Arthur Fraser, filed a complaint with police accusing The President of hiding A Theft of $4m (£3. 25m) in cash from his Phala Phala game farm in 2020.
Mr Ramaphosa admitted that money had been stolen, but said it was $580,000, not $4m.
The President said the $580,000 had come from the sale of buffalo, but The Panel , headed by a former Chief Justice , said it had " substantial doubt" about whether a sale took place.
The Panel 's findings have been handed to parliament, which is set to examine them and decide whether or not to launch impeachment proceedings against The President .
On Saturday, Mr Ramaphosa's spokesman Vincent Magwenya said The President was " not resigning based on a flawed report, neither is he stepping aside".
" It may be in the long-term interest and sustainability of our constitutional democracy, well beyond the Ramaphosa presidency, that such a clearly flawed report is challenged, " he added.
Mr Ramaphosa is also Under Pressure from the opposition, as well as rivals within the ANC, to resign.
The Scandal is especially damaging for Mr Ramaphosa because he came to power vowing to clear up the corruption which had dogged the country under his predecessor, Jacob Zuma .
The ANC remains deeply divided between supporters of Mr Zuma and those who back Mr Ramaphosa.
Mr Ramaphosa will be challenged for the ANC's leadership by his former health minister Zweli Mkhize , who has also been accused of corruption. He denies the allegations.
Source of news: bbc.com
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