Jacob Zuma Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in! == Personal life == [[File:Ceremonial_Welcome_(4403964442).jpg|thumb|240x240px|Zuma and his third wife Thobeka Madiba-Zuma with [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth]] and [[Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh|Prince Philip]] in [[London]], 2010]] [[File:Jacob_Zuma_with_his_wife_calling_on_the_President,_Smt._Pratibha_Devisingh_Patil,_on_the_occasion_of_the_Summit_of_BRICS_countries,_at_Rashtrapati_Bhavan,_in_New_Delhi_on_March_28,_2012.jpg|thumb|240x240px|Zuma and his second wife [[Nompumelelo Ntuli Zuma|Nompumelelo Ntuli]] with Indian President [[Pratibha Patil]] in [[New Delhi]], 2012]] === Polygamy === Zuma is a polygamist, in line with traditional Zulu culture, and has been married six times. In 2012 the ''[[The Daily Telegraph|Daily Telegraph]]'' estimated he had 20 children,<ref name="Support2">{{cite news |last=Laing |first=Aislinn |date=20 June 2012 |title=Jacob Zuma faces losing £1.2 million support for four wives |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/southafrica/9344916/Jacob-Zuma-faces-losing-1.2-million-support-for-four-wives.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120621171139/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/southafrica/9344916/Jacob-Zuma-faces-losing-1.2-million-support-for-four-wives.html |archive-date=21 June 2012 |access-date=20 June 2012 |work=The Daily Telegraph |location=London}}</ref> and in 2014 the ''[[The Guardian|Guardian]]'' reported he has 21,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=David |date=29 July 2014 |title=Jacob Zuma accused of nepotism after giving daughter ministry position |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/29/jacob-zuma-nepotism-giving-daughter-ministry-position |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160717084252/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/29/jacob-zuma-nepotism-giving-daughter-ministry-position |archive-date=17 July 2016 |access-date=29 April 2017 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> some of whom were born out of wedlock. In an interview, he said:<blockquote>There are plenty of politicians who have mistresses and children that they hide so as to pretend they're monogamous. I prefer to be open. I love my wives and I'm proud of my children.<ref name="wives2">{{cite news |last=Molele |first=Charles |date=15 December 2007 |title=So who will the Zuma First Lady be? |url=http://www.timeslive.co.za/sundaytimes/article88543.ece/SO-WHO-WILL-THE-ZUMA-FIRST-LADY-BE- |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110516151639/http://www.timeslive.co.za/sundaytimes/article88543.ece/SO-WHO-WILL-THE-ZUMA-FIRST-LADY-BE- |archive-date=16 May 2011 |work=The Times}}</ref></blockquote>Less than a year into Zuma's presidency in March 2010, responding to a parliamentary question from the DA, the [[Minister in the Presidency]], [[Collins Chabane]], reported that the state spousal support budget was about R15.52 million, close to double the budget in the previous year when [[Kgalema Motlanthe]] had been president.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-03-16 |title=Zuma's spousal budget: R15 517 500 |url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/zumas-spousal-budget-r15-517-500-476558 |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]]}}</ref> Opposition leader [[Helen Zille]] expressed disapproval.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=David |date=2010-03-17 |title=South African furore over budget for Jacob Zuma's family |url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/mar/17/jacob-zuma-south-africa |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=The Guardian |language=en}}</ref> In subsequent years, Zuma's spokesperson, [[Mac Maharaj]], stressed that South Africa did not have a formal office for the [[first lady]], and that the state did not support the President's wives or children except insofar as it funded some travel expenses and spousal participation at official functions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-04-16 |title=Zuma's wedding will be a private affair |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2012-04-16-zumas-wedding-will-be-a-private-affair/ |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=Sowetan |language=en-ZA}}</ref> Yet in June 2012, there were reports that activists in the [[Eastern Cape]] branch of the ANC were backing a proposal that only Zuma's first wife should receive state support.<ref name="Support2" /> === Wives and children === ; [[Gertrude Sizakele Khumalo]], 1973–present: Zuma met Khumalo (born 2 March 1940) in 1959 and they married shortly after his release from prison in 1973.<ref name="pillay2">{{cite news |last=Pillay |first=Verashni |date=4 January 2010 |title=All the president's women |url=http://mg.co.za/article/2010-01-04-all-the-presidents-women |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131128081608/http://mg.co.za/article/2010-01-04-all-the-presidents-women/ |archive-date=28 November 2013 |access-date=27 November 2013 |newspaper=[[Mail & Guardian]]}}</ref> They have no children together. ; Kate Mantsho, 1976–2000: Zuma married Mantsho (born 2 September 1956 in Mozambique) in 1976 while he was in exile in Mozambique.<ref name="pillay2" /> She committed suicide on 8 December 2000 and is buried in Heroes' Acre at [[Westpark Cemetery]] in [[Johannesburg]].<ref name="news24-Kate2">{{cite web |date=2000-12-17 |title=Tributes as Kate Zuma buried |url=http://www.news24.com/xArchive/Archive/Tributes-as-Kate-Zuma-buried-20001217 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219223111/http://www.news24.com/xArchive/Archive/Tributes-as-Kate-Zuma-buried-20001217 |archive-date=19 February 2012 |access-date=17 December 2004 |website=News24}}</ref> He has five children with her: Mxolisi Saady (born 1980), twins Duduzile and [[Duduzane Zuma|Duduzane]] (born 1984), Phumzile (born 1989), and Nhlakanipho Vusi (born 1993, died 1 July 2018).<ref>{{cite web |last=Pillay |first=Kailene |date=2018-07-02 |title=Jacob Zuma's son Vusi dies |url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/jacob-zumas-son-vusi-dies-15784793 |work=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|Independent Online]]}}</ref><ref name="News24-2015a">{{Cite web |date=2015-11-23 |title=Who are Zuma's 23 children? |url=https://www.news24.com/parent/Family/Parenting/so-who-are-zumas-22-children-20151122 |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref> ; [[Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma|Nkosazana Dlamini]], 1982–1998: Zuma met Dlamini (born 27 January 1949), an ANC politician and cabinet minister, while he was in exile in Swaziland.<ref name="Thamm-2020">{{Cite web |last=Thamm |first=Marianne |date=2020-09-26 |title=The unMerry Wives of Nkandla – Zuma sheds spouses as his star wanes |url=https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-09-26-the-unmerry-wives-of-nkandla-zuma-sheds-spouses-as-his-star-wanes/ |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=Daily Maverick |language=en}}</ref> They were married in 1982 and divorced in June 1998,<ref name="wives2" /><ref name="News24-2012">{{Cite news |date=16 July 2012 |title=Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma: SA's iron lady |url=http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/Politics/Nkosazana-Dlamini-Zuma-SAs-iron-lady-20120716 |access-date=21 April 2017 |work=News24}}</ref> and they have four daughters: Msholozi (born 1982), [[Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube|Gugulethu]] (born 1985), Nokuthula Nomaqhawe(also known as Thuli, born 1987), and [[Thuthukile Zuma|Thuthukile]] (born 1989).<ref name="pillay2" /><ref name="News24-2015a" /> ; [[Nompumelelo Ntuli Zuma|Nompumelelo Ntuli]], 2008–present: Zuma married Ntuli (born 1975) on 5 January 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-01-05 |title=Zuma gets married in KwaZulu-Natal |url=https://mg.co.za/article/2008-01-05-zuma-gets-married-in-kwazulunatal/ |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=[[Mail & Guardian]] |language=en-ZA}}</ref> From 2014, she was investigated by police on the allegation that she had attempted to kill Zuma with poisoned tea.<ref name="poison">{{Cite web |last=Underhill |first=Glynnis |date=2015-12-09 |title=Ntuli-Zuma's poison case remains shrouded in mystery |url=https://mg.co.za/article/2015-12-09-ntuli-zumas-poison-case-remains-shrouded-in-mystery/ |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=[[Mail & Guardian]] |language=en-ZA}}</ref> She denied the allegation and the NPA declined to prosecute her due to insufficient evidence.<ref name="pillay2" /><ref name="Thamm-2020" /> As of 2022, she and Zuma are reportedly estranged.<ref name="Thamm-2020" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mbhele |first=Sandisiwe |date=2021-04-14 |title=What's next for Zuma's wives? |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/2473447/whats-next-for-zumas-wives/ |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=The Citizen |language=en}}</ref> They have three children: Thandisiwe (born 2002), Sinqobile (born 2006), and Manqoba Kholwani (born 2010).<ref name="allthe2">{{cite news |last=Pillay |first=Verashni |date=2010-02-04 |title=All the president's children |url=https://mg.co.za/article/2010-02-04-all-the-presidents-children/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100206021529/http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-02-04-all-the-presidents-children |archive-date=6 February 2010 |work=[[Mail & Guardian]]}}</ref><ref name="poison" /> ; Thobeka Stacie Mabhija, 2010–present: Zuma married Mabhija, also known as Thobeka Madiba (born 1973), on 4 January 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khumalo |first=Sipho |date=2009-01-09 |title=Zuma's bride-to-be 'a glamorous beauty' |url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/zumas-bride-to-be-a-glamorous-beauty-430759 |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=David |date=2010-01-04 |title=Jacob Zuma weds his third first lady – but not without a hitch |url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/jan/04/jacob-zuma-weds-tobeka-madiba |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=The Guardian |language=en}}</ref> She and Zuma are reportedly estranged,<ref name="pillay2" /><ref name="Thamm-2020" /> and in 2020 she sued Zuma for [[Alimony|spousal maintenance]]<ref name="Thamm-2020" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mavuso |first=Sihle |date=2020-08-18 |title=Tobeka Madiba in court for maintenance dispute with Jacob Zuma |url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/tobeka-madiba-in-court-for-maintenance-dispute-with-jacob-zuma-63cab55c-70a9-4632-b51a-ba93481237bb |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]] |language=en}}</ref> and then filed for divorce.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 October 2020 |title=Ex-president's wife wants out, accuses him of 'hiding his wealth' |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2020-10-18-ex-presidents-wife-wants-out-accuses-him-of-hiding-his-wealth/ |access-date=2022-12-18 |website=Sunday Times |language=en-ZA}}</ref> They have three children.<ref name="allthe2" /> ; Gloria Bongekile Ngema, 2012–present: In April 2012, Zuma married Ngema (born 1965), with whom he already had a son, Sinqumo (born c. 2009).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Memela |first=Mhlaba |date=2012-04-20 |title=President Zuma says 'I Do' to MaNgema |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2012-04-20-president-zuma-says-i-do-to-mangema-/ |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=Sowetan |language=en-ZA}}</ref><ref name="bnonews2">{{cite web |date=20 April 2012 |title=South Africa's polygamous president marries fourth wife |url=http://www.bnonews.com/inbox/?id=577 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422201811/http://www.bnonews.com/inbox/?id=577 |archive-date=22 April 2012 |access-date=20 April 2012 |publisher=[[BNO News]]}}</ref> In 2017, emails leaked as part of the so-called #GuptaLeaks suggested that the [[Gupta family]] had partially funded the purchase of Ngema's R5.4-million house in [[Waterkloof Ridge|Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria]].<ref name="Thamm-2020" /> Zuma has also been engaged to other women, including, from 2002, Princess Sebentile Dlamini, a niece of Swazi King [[Mswati III]]. Zuma paid the traditional [[Lobolo|''lobola'']] in cattle,<ref name="pillay2" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2002-11-09 |title=Zuma to take Mswati's niece as his 4th wife |url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/zuma-to-take-mswatis-niece-as-his-4th-wife-96733 |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]] |language=en}}</ref> but, as of 2022, they have not married, although the ''Citizen'' reported in 2017 that they were still engaged.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-10-29 |title=Details: Zumas fork out 120 head of cattle, cash for Swazi princess in lobola settlement |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/1707674/details-zumas-fork-out-120-head-of-cattle-cash-for-swazi-princess-in-lobola-settlement/ |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=The Citizen |language=en}}</ref> He was also engaged to Nonkanyiso Conco (born 16 October 1993),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zeeman |first=Kyle |date=2021-10-26 |title=Jacob Zuma's ex-fiancé Laconco reminisces about her lavish birthday |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2021-10-26-snaps--jacob-zumas-ex-fianc-laconco-reminisces-about-her-lavish-birthday/ |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=Sunday Times |language=en-ZA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wicks |first=Jeff |date=2018-04-22 |title=Meet the 24-year-old soon-to-be Mrs Zuma |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2018-04-21-meet-the-24-year-old-soon-to-be-mrs-zuma-nonkanyiso-conco/ |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=Sunday Times |language=en-ZA}}</ref> a cast member on ''Real Housewives of Durban'', but has broken off the engagement and are reportedly estranged.<ref name="Thamm-2020" /> They have a child together: Sakh'muzi (born 12 April 2018).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ngcobo |first=Gabisile |date=2020-02-03 |title=Jacob Zuma's partner on raising her son in a polygamous relationship: 'I have made peace that I'll attend school activities alone' |url=https://www.news24.com/you/parenting/jacob-zumas-partner-on-raising-her-son-in-a-polygamous-relationship-i-have-made-peace-that-ill-attend-school-activities-alone-20200203 |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=You |publisher=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wicks |first=Jeff |date=2018-04-20 |title=Future 'Mrs Zuma' gave birth to baby boy on JZ's birthday |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-04-20-future-mrs-zuma-gave-birth-to-baby-boy-on-jzs-birthday/ |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=Sunday Times |language=en-ZA}}</ref> Zuma's firstborn child, Mziwoxolo Edward, was born 1977 to Minah Shongwe, sister of Judge [[Jeremiah Shongwe]], who asked to be recused from Zuma's [[Jacob Zuma rape trial|rape trial]] because of the relationship.<ref>{{cite news |last=Gordin |first=Jeremy |date=2006-02-15 |title=Zuma has a love child with judge's sister |url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/zuma-has-a-love-child-with-judges-sister-266537 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405172333/http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/zuma-has-a-love-child-with-judges-sister-266537 |archive-date=5 April 2016 |work=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|Independent Online]]}}</ref> He also has two daughters, born 1998 and 2002, with [[Pietermaritzburg]] businesswoman Nonkululeko Mhlongo,<ref name="News24-2015a" /><ref>{{cite news |date=2010-02-11 |title=Now Zuma's KZN love kids revealed |url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/now-zumas-kzn-love-kids-revealed-473195 |work=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|Independent Online]]}}</ref> whom he met in 1990 and to whom he was rumoured to be engaged.<ref name="Thamm-2020" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-05-01 |title=Meet Mrs Zuma No 5 |url=https://www.news24.com/News24/Meet-Mrs-Zuma-nr-5-20110501 |access-date=2022-01-12 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref> In March 2017, a covert recording was leaked in which Mhlongo allegedly outlined a plan for defrauding the [[KwaZulu-Natal]] government, apparently with Zuma's knowledge.<ref name="nonmh2">{{cite web |date=2 March 2017 |title='Shocking Nkandla plot recording' raises intrigue |url=http://citizen.co.za/news/news-national/1444449/shocking-nkandla-plot-recording-raises-intrigue/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330001435/http://citizen.co.za/news/news-national/1444449/shocking-nkandla-plot-recording-raises-intrigue/ |archive-date=30 March 2017 |access-date=29 March 2017 |website=The Citizen}}</ref> His other children include a daughter, Thandekile Matina, born 8 October 2009 to Sonono Khoza, the daughter of soccer administrator [[Irvin Khoza]],<ref name="stimes-Thandekile-12">{{cite news |last=Govender |first=Prega |date=31 January 2010 |title=Zuma fathers baby with Irvin Khoza's daughter |url=http://www.timeslive.co.za/sundaytimes/article284367.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100202235045/http://www.timeslive.co.za/sundaytimes/article284367.ece |archive-date=2 February 2010 |access-date=31 January 2010 |work=[[The Sunday Times (South Africa)|The Sunday Times]]}}</ref> and, according to media reports, three children to a woman from [[Johannesburg]] and one to a woman from [[Richard's Bay]].<ref name="News24-2015a" /><ref name="allthe2" /><!--Best not give their names here – they are hidden in a graphic on the M&G page--> === 2009 "love-child" === In January 2010, the ''Sunday Times'' reported that Khoza had given birth to Zuma's daughter in 2009,<ref name="stimes-Thandekile-12" /><ref>{{cite news |date=2010-02-03 |title=Zuma and Khoza 'are married' |url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/zuma-and-khoza-are-married-472353 |work=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|Independent Online]]}}</ref> and Zuma ultimately confirmed that he had paid ''[[inhlawulo]]'', acknowledging paternity, and appealed for privacy.<ref name="Independent Online-2010">{{cite news |date=2010-02-03 |title=Zuma confirms love-child |url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/zuma-confirms-love-child-472439 |work=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|Independent Online]]}}</ref> Opposition parties criticised Zuma's actions. Both the [[African Christian Democratic Party]] and the DA said that it undermined the government's [[Prevention of HIV/AIDS|HIV/AIDS prevention]] programme, which promoted [[safe sex]] and marital fidelity.<ref name="cope2">{{cite news |last=Govender |first=Peroshni |date=2010-02-02 |title=Zuma flouts safe sex campaign, says COPE |url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/zuma-flouts-safe-sex-campaign-says-cope-472178 |work=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|Independent Online]]}}</ref> DA leader Zille also argued that it was not a purely private matter, since elected public officials had to embody the principles and values for which they stood.<ref>{{cite news |date=2 February 2010 |title=Zuma should apologise, says Zille |url=https://mg.co.za/article/2010-02-02-zuma-should-apologise-says-zille/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100205065954/http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-02-02-zuma-should-apologise-says-zille |archive-date=5 February 2010 |website=[[Mail & Guardian]]}}</ref> The [[Congress of the People (South African political party)|Congress of the People]] said that Zuma could no longer use African cultural practices to justify his "promiscuity",<ref name="cope2" /> and [[Independent Democrats]] leader [[Patricia de Lille]] said that Zuma was asking people "to do as I say and not as I do".<ref>{{cite news |last=Davis |first=Gaye |date=2010-02-02 |title=Zuma sex report 'a PR nightmare' |url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/zuma-sex-report-a-pr-nightmare-472272 |work=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|Independent Online]]}}</ref> Zuma initially denied that the incident was relevant to the government's HIV/AIDS programme and appealed for privacy.<ref name="Independent Online-2010" /> However, amid public controversy, on 6 February Zuma said he "deeply regretted the pain that he caused to his family, the ANC, the alliance and South Africans in general".<ref>{{cite news |date=6 February 2010 |title=Zuma 'deeply regrets' love-child pain |url=https://mg.co.za/article/2010-02-06-zuma-deeply-regrets-lovechild-pain/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100209012946/http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-02-06-zuma-deeply-regrets-lovechild-pain |archive-date=9 February 2010 |website=[[Mail & Guardian]]}}</ref> Similarly, the ANC initially defended Zuma, saying that it saw no links between its HIV/AIDS policies and Zuma's personal life,<ref>{{cite news |date=2010-02-01 |title=ANC defends Jacob Zuma over 'love-child' claims |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8492553.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100202052800/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8492553.stm |archive-date=2 February 2010 |work=BBC News}}</ref> but on 5 February acknowledged the widespread disapproval and said that it had listened to the public and learnt "many valuable lessons".<ref name="sexpact2">{{cite web |last1=Ngalwa |first1=Sibusiso |last2=du Plessis |first2=Carien |title=JZ broke sex pact |url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/jz-broke-sex-pact-472683 |work=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|Independent Online]] |language=en |publication-place=South Africa |publication-date=6 February 2010}}</ref>[[African National Congress Youth League|ANC Youth League]] leader [[Julius Malema]] said, "Zuma is our father so we are not qualified to talk about that", but committed the Youth League to continual emphasis on its HIV/AIDS programme and "one boyfriend, one girlfriend" stance in a nationwide awareness campaign.<ref>{{cite news |date=1 February 2010 |title=Love-child talk 'disrespectful' |url=https://www.news24.com/news24/love-child-talk-disrespectful-20100201 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204074802/http://www.news24.com/Content/SouthAfrica/Politics/1057/d0ed84d2b295404ba0b2d8df152587a3/01-02-2010-04-11/Disrespectful_to_discuss_love-child_Malema |archive-date=4 February 2010 |work=News24}}</ref> [[African National Congress Women's League|ANC Women's League]] deputy president [[Nosipho Ntwanambi]] said:<blockquote>With many African people for instance, and generally speaking, it is not right to have an extramarital affair if you have committed to yourself to a marriage. But under the [[Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 1998|Customary Marriages Act]], if the first wife agrees, and if all these issues are discussed with her, we can't do anything.<ref>{{cite news |date=1 February 2010 |title=SA has 'right to know about love-child' |url=https://www.news24.com/News24/SA-has-right-to-know-about-love-child-20100201 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100203071213/http://www.news24.com/Content/SouthAfrica/Politics/1057/bfdf8618c1414d9b8b6c658dea6fcf83/01-02-2010-08-09/SA_has_right_to_know_about_love-child |archive-date=3 February 2010 |work=News24}}</ref></blockquote>[[Zwelinzima Vavi]], the general secretary of the ANC's [[Tripartite Alliance]] partner the [[Congress of South African Trade Unions]], said that he passed no judgment but hoped that the matter would be "on Zuma's conscience", while also reiterating Zuma's appeal for privacy.<ref name="sexpact2" /> Summary: Please note that all contributions to Christianpedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. 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