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(1942-)

Who Is Jacob Zuma?

Born in Nkandla, South Africa, on April 12, 1942, Jacob Zuma joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1959. After serving time in prison for his involvement with a militant wing, he rose in the party's ranks and became its president in 2007, two years before his election as president of South Africa.

A controversial politician, Zuma has been involved in several legal scandals associated with corruption and racketeering. He is also a polygamist, with 20 children. Following attempts by the ANC to oust him from power, Zuma announced his resignation from the presidency in February 2018.

Early Life and Background

Born on April 12, 1942, in Nkandla, a part of South Africa now known as KwaZulu Natal (once Zululand), Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma is a controversial figure in South African politics.

He lost his police officer father when he was only 4 years old, and to help his family after his father's death, he did odd jobs to bring in money