Happy birthday! Jacob Zuma turns 82 today

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The iconic and legendary politician turns 82 on Friday, Apr. 12, 2024.
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president of South Africa Jacob Zuma is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Jacob Zuma has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Zuma, a cultural icon

Born Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma in Nkandla on April 12, 1942, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in South African history. Zuma's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jacob hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jacob Zuma as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 82.

Happy Birthday, Jacob, you're the best!

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