What is Jacob Zuma best known for?
Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma (Zulu: [geɮʱejiɬeˈkisa ˈzʱuma]; born 12 April 1942) is a South African politician who was the fourth president of South Africa from 2009 to 2018. He is also referred to by his initials JZ and his clan name Msholozi.
How many terms did Zuma rule?
May 9, 2009 – February 14, 2018
Jacob Zuma/Presidential terms
How old is Malema?
40 years (March 3, 1981)
Julius Malema/Age
Who was Zuma’s first deputy president?
Deputy Presidents of South Africa (1994–present)
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) | Political party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F. W. de Klerk (1936–2021) | National Party |
| 2 | Thabo Mbeki (born 1942) | African National Congress |
| 3 | Jacob Zuma (born 1942) | African National Congress |
How are Zuma and Motlanthe similar in leadership?
Decision making and ‘decisive in process’: Both Zuma and Motlanthe are ‘decisive in process’ leaders, usually a spin-off of a clear ‘power with’ attitude. As mentioned previously, this means the leader “trusts the process that leads to a more comprehensive solution and always attempts to see the bigger picture.
Why was Nkosazana Zuma elected president of South Africa?
From 2015, Jacob Zuma was understood to favour his ex-wife, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, to succeed him both as President of the African National Congress and as President of South Africa, in order to retain his control of the ANC and the state through her, and to avoid prosecution for still pending criminal charges.
Why is there so much distrust of Zuma in South Africa?
Because of this background there seems to be an inherent distrust of his motives by many South Africans. The media, probably because of its past rivalry with him and the general public who refuse to give him any space or time to make decisions.