Jacob Zuma
Jacob Zuma is a South African politician who served as the President of South Africa from 2009 to 2018. He is a prominent member of the African National Congress (ANC) and a former leader of the party's armed wing, uMkhonto we Sizwe. Zuma's presidency was marked by significant political controversies, including corruption charges and economic challenges. After stepping down, he remained influential within the ANC and South African politics, particularly through his alliance with leftist factions and his ongoing legal battles.
Born on Apr 12, 1942 (82 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 5 | 6.00 | 1.84% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 1,090,233 | $350,000 | 6,434$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,297 | $1,700,000 | 729$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 123,086 | $350,000 | 262$ |
| Totals | 7 | 262,003,311 | 1,229,616 | $2,400,000 | 7,425$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Bangladesh:
Jacob Zuma is mentioned as a long-time Vice President and later President of South Africa without formal education.
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South Africa:
Jacob Zuma had no intention of removing Shivambu.
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South Africa:
Jacob Zuma’s rise to prominence provided many opportunities for newspaper headline writers and page designers.
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South Africa:
Jacob Zuma is the president of the MK party and has expressed full confidence in Floyd Shivambu despite calls for his removal.
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South Africa:
The uMlkhonto weSizwe party echoed the call to silence the guns and called for more support while trumpeting former president Jacob Zuma’s role in promoting African unity.
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South Africa:
Jacob Zuma is the former ANC and South African president and the father of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.
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Canada:
The party of South Africa’s ex-president Jacob Zuma filed a treason complaint against AfriForum after Donald Trump attacked the country’s new law aimed at redistributing white-owned land.
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