Zuma

British

/ ˈzuːmə /

noun

Jacob ( Gidleyihlekisa ). Born 1942; Black South African statesman: Deputy President of South Africa (1999–2005); President of the African National Congress from 2007; President of South Africa from 2009

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In Malibu, waves at Zuma Beach broke as high as 12 feet over the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

She believed they were duped by the daughter of ex-president Jacob Zuma under the pretext of attending a personal development course in Russia.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the ocean and the iconic Zuma Beach, the 4,000-square-foot main residence offers unobstructed views of the water, which are beautifully framed by floor-to-ceiling windows.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

In response, Ntshavheni said 84-year-old Zuma "continues to show a middle finger and claim that he wants to run this country again".

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

Zuma Beach had swings, and I’d brought a big towel and my script.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

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