Jacob Zuma (President of South Africa) - On This Day

Jacob Zuma rose from a poor background to become one of South Africa's most prominent freedom fighters in the Apartheid era. He rose further to become President of South Africa 2009-2018 before allegations of corruption forced him from office. A member of the ANC since the age of 17, Zuma

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South African President Jacob Zuma, during a ceremonial welcome on Horse Guards Parade, London, at the start of the President's three-day state visit Stock Photo - Alamy

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