Jacob Zuma
South AfricapoliticianMaleb. 19425.0Global Dominance: 0.01%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.
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Jacob Zuma is the MK Party president and has not spoken to his daughter since her expulsion.
‘My father is a chess player and a very smart man’ – Duduzile Zuma-SambudlaSouth Africa· 2026-06-22
Mbeki’s bitter struggle with Jacob Zuma split the governing party and unleashed forces that would reshape South African politics for decades.
The retired firefighter who arrives at the scene of his own firesSouth Africa· 2026-06-20
The article mentions the involvement of a daughter of former President Jacob Zuma in recruiting South African civilians as mercenaries for Russia.
Affäre um unfreiwillige Rekruten für Russland sorgt in Südafrika für Unruhe - Südafrika
Austria· 2026-02-28Jacob Zuma is the former president of South Africa and the father of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.
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Moldova· 2026-02-27
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is the daughter of the former South African president Jacob Zuma.
Ghana says at least 55 of its people killed after Russia ‘lured’ them to fight Ukraine | Ukraine
United Kingdom· 2026-02-27
Jacob Zuma is the former president of South Africa and the father of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.
Ông Putin giúp Nam Phi hồi hương lính đánh thuê ở Donbass
Vietnam· 2026-02-24
Jacob Zuma is the former President of South Africa and the father of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.
Dying to live: How young Africans are being lured into Russo-Ukraine war
Tanzania· 2026-02-23
Jacob Zuma's close relationship with the Gupta brothers was a main trigger for the state corruption inquiry.
EDC loses money on loan to corruption-linked South African company
Canada· 2026-02-23
Jacob Zuma is the former President of South Africa and the father of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.
Ukraine News: Orbán erhöht Druck auf die Ukraine – Blockade der Stromversorgung? - Politik
Germany· 2026-02-20
Jacob Zuma is the former South African president and the father of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.
More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says | KenyaUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-20
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is the daughter of former President Jacob Zuma.
Ukraine News: Hunderte Kenianer laut Geheimdienst für Ukraine-Krieg rekrutiert - PolitikGermany· 2026-02-19Jacob Zuma's daughter is mentioned as being among those accused in the recruitment of South Africans to fight in Ukraine.
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Latvia· 2026-02-13Mr. Zuma has been involved in efforts to help the recruits return home from the front.
Lured into the Russian army, Africans face heavy casualties in UkraineCanada· 2026-02-12
Former president Jacob Zuma was not eligible to stand for parliament because his 15-month prison sentence in 2021 for contempt of court triggered Section 47(1)(e) of the Constitution.
Malema’s darkest hour looms – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-22
Jacob Zuma made the decision to relieve Mpiyakhe Limba of his duties.
Zuma reshuffles MK leadership, Brian Molefe replaces Mpiyakhe Limba as treasurer general – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-12
Jacob Zuma was the president at the time of the Marikana tragedy and has not been held accountable for the incident.
SACP will pay a heavy price at elections – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-11
The new threat of the breakaway uMkhonto weSizwe party, led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma.
ANC leaders criss cross North West in anniversary blitz – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-11
Former president Jacob Zuma cited concerns about corruption within the organisation.
campaigning for 2026 elections is mandatory – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-11Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is the daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma.
Why the mercenary scandal implicatingTanzania· 2025-12-24
Jacob Zuma is a former President of South Africa whose daughter is implicated in the recruitment scam.
South Africans who say they were scammed into joining Russia's war in Ukraine dig trenches, dodge bulletsTanzania· 2025-12-23
Jacob Zuma is the former President of South Africa whose party was involved in the recruitment of South Africans to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
Rússia recruta africanos para serem “carne para canhão” na Ucrânia | Guerra na Ucrânia
Portugal· 2025-12-21Jacob Zuma is the former president whose term saw the removal of seven directors from the NPA.
Batohi exits NPA on a sour note – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-19
Jacob Zuma is referenced as the leader of the uMkhanto weSizwe party that sponsored the failed motion against Ntuli.
Motion against KZN premier Thami Ntuli fails in vote marred by violence – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-15
Jacob Zuma is a former South African president with considerable political influence.
‘Outright evil:’ anguish and anger over South Africans tricked into fighting for Russia | South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-14
Jacob Zuma was previously declared as 'enemy number one' by Julius Malema.
EFF will vote with MK party to remove Thami Ntuli as KZN premier – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-11
Jacob Zuma is the former President of South Africa who faced corruption scandals.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla: The daughter of South Africa’s former leader has been accused of luring people to fight for Russia. Here’s what we know
United States· 2025-12-08
Former President Jacob Zuma's daughter has been alleged to be involved in the recruitment process for combat roles in Russia.
Lured by lucrative job offers but sent to the front lineUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-06
Jacob Zuma served as the President of South Africa from 2009 to 2018 and is the father of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.
Russland rekrutiert Afrikaner mit Hilfe von Zuma-Tochter
Switzerland· 2025-12-02Jacob Zuma is the former South African president whose daughters are involved in the recruitment allegations.
Five South Africans in court over alleged recruitment for Russia’s war in Ukraine | South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-01
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, was accused by her half-sister of being involved in luring those men to Russia.
South Africa arrests four men suspected of planning to fight for RussiaTanzania· 2025-11-30