Jacob Zuma

Jacob Zuma

politician South Africa

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 (83 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
520,015
Power
7,104$
Sentiment
4.72
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 3.00 0.16% +0% 38,005,238 62,406 $1,700,000 2,791$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.09% +10% 67,886,011 68,572 $2,700,000 2,727$
Austria 1 5.00 0.16% +0% 9,006,398 14,765 $450,000 738$
Moldova 1 5.00 0.28% +0% 4,033,963 11,205 $12,000 33$
Vietnam 1 5.00 0.18% +0% 97,338,583 176,979 $340,000 618$
Tanzania 1 5.00 0.31% +0% 59,734,213 186,088 $63,000 196$
Totals 6 276,004,406 520,015 $5,265,000 7,103$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Austria Austria: The article mentions the involvement of a daughter of former President Jacob Zuma in recruiting South African civilians as mercenaries for Russia. 5

Der Standard: Affäre um unfreiwillige Rekruten für Russland sorgt in Südafrika für Unruhe - Südafrika

Canada Canada: Jacob Zuma's close relationship with the Gupta brothers was a main trigger for the state corruption inquiry. 3

The Globe and Mail: EDC loses money on loan to corruption-linked South African company

Germany Germany: Jacob Zuma is the former President of South Africa and the father of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Ukraine News: Orbán erhöht Druck auf die Ukraine – Blockade der Stromversorgung? - Politik

Latvia Latvia: Jacob Zuma's daughter is mentioned as being among those accused in the recruitment of South Africans to fight in Ukraine. 3

Diena: Cenšas atgūt Krievijas karam savervētos / Diena