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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A South African court ruled Thursday that a long-running arms deal corruption case against former president Jacob Zuma and French defence giant Thales can proceed, rejecting bids to delay the trial.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Zuma, 84, was not present for the judgement.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

But after being expelled from the party, following a falling-out with then President Jacob Zuma, he went on to form the EFF.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Neither Duduzile Zuma nor her lawyer responded to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 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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