Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma is a South African politician who served as the fourth president of South Africa from 2009 to 2018. He is also referred to by his initials JZ and clan names Nxamalala and Msholozi. Zuma was a former anti-apartheid activist, member of uMkhonto we Sizwe, and president of the African National Congress (ANC) from 2007 to 2017.
Zuma in 2009
Zuma with the Indian Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat in Johannesburg, 2004
A crowd of supporters and curious onlookers outside the Johannesburg High Court during the rape trial
Zuma in June 2008
President of South Africa
The president of South Africa is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of South Africa. The president directs the executive branch of the government and is the commander-in-chief of the South African National Defence Force. Between 1961 and 1994, the office of head of state was the state presidency.
Image: Nelson Mandela 1994
Image: Sth Africa.Thabo Mbeki.01 (cropped 2)
Image: Kgalema Motlanthe at the 12th AU Summit (cropped)
Image: Jacob G. Zuma World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Davos 2010