When was Jacob Zuma born?

Jacob Zuma was born on 12 April 1942 in Nkandla.

What positions has Jacob Zuma held?

Positions held by Jacob Zuma include: member of the National Assembly of South Africa (2014–2014); President of South Africa (2009–2018); vice president (1999–2005).

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Jacob Zuma

4th President of South Africa (2009–2018)

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Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma is a South African politician who served as the fourth president of South Africa from 2009 to 2018. Zuma was a former anti-apartheid activist, member of uMkhonto weSizwe, and president of the African National Congress (ANC) from 2007 to 2017. He is also the father-in-law of Eswatini king Mswati III.

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Born: 12 April 1942 wd
Place of birth: Nkandla wd
Citizenship: South Africa, Union of South Africa wd
Occupation: politician, minister wd
Political party: uMkhonto we Sizwe (since 2024), South African Communist Party (1963–1990), African National Congress (1959–2024) wd
Spouse: Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Tobeka Madiba, Nompumelelo Ntuli Zuma wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

member of the National Assembly of South Africa (21 May 2014 – 21 May 2014)
President of South Africa (9 May 2009 – 14 February 2018)
vice president (14 June 1999 – 14 June 2005)

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Order of José Martí
Order of the Eagle of Zambia
Order of the Republic of Serbia
King Abdulaziz Medal
Honorary doctor of the University of Fort Hare (2001)

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When was Jacob Zuma born?: Jacob Zuma was born on 12 April 1942 in Nkandla.
What positions has Jacob Zuma held?: Positions held by Jacob Zuma include: member of the National Assembly of South Africa (2014–2014); President of South Africa (2009–2018); vice president (1999–2005).

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