He has also been at the centre of a few controversies.
Duduzane comes from a big family with numerous siblings and half-siblings.
Who are Duduzane Zuma’s siblings, and how many are they?
Duduzane Zuma, the son of Former South African President Jacob Zuma, arrives ahead of his dad’s corruption trial at the Pietermaritzburg High Court. Photo: Phill MakagoeSource: Getty Images
I prefer to be open.
I lovemy wivesand I’m proud of my children."
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Who is Msholozi Zuma?
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He was born in 1984 to Jacob and Kate and was brought up alongside four siblings.
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Here is a quick look at his siblings.
Duduzile Zuma daughter Former South African President Jacob Zuma reacts after the adjournment of her father’s arms deal corruption trial. Photo: Phill MakagoeSource: Getty Images
She is also Duduzane’s twin, with the two having been born on 20 May 1984.
She is a public relations and communication expert.
Who is Duduzile’s mother?
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Her mother was known as Kate Mantsho.
Mxolisi ‘Saady’ Zuma
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He was born in 1980 when the Zumas were exiled in Mozambique.
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Like some of his siblings, Mxolisi is an accomplished businessman with interests in numerous South African sectors.
He has two wives, namely Phindile Luthuli and Ziyanda Dlamini.
The latter is the daughter of King Mswati of Swaziland.
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Phumzile Zuma
Phumzile is Duduzanes second full sister.
She was born to Jacob and Kate in 1989 and went on to study at the University of Witwatersrand.
Like some of her siblings and half-siblings, Phumzile maintains a very private life.
Edward Zuma on July 07, 2021 in Nkandla, South Africa. The former president was found guilty of contempt of court by the Constitutional Court of South Africa. Photo: Darren StewartSource: Getty Images
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His passing left his family devastated and took a particularly heavy toll on his father, Jacob Zuma.
Duduzane Zuma’s half-siblings
Besides the four full siblings,Duduzane Zumahas 18 half-siblings.
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Here is a look at those from the former president’s older clan.
Mziwoxolo Edward Zuma
Edward was born to Minah and Jacob in 1977.
He is an accomplished legal practitioner, having studied law at the University of Zululand.
President Jacob Zuma’s daughter Gugulethu Zuma arrives at the wedding ceremony of her sister Duduzile Zuma. Photo: Sunday TimesSource: Getty Images
He is Jacob’s eldest child and one of his fiercest defenders.
Edward holds directorial positions in numerous companies.
She was named after her father’s clan name.
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Her mother, Nkosazana, divorced Jacob when Msholozi was 16 years old.
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She attended the AFDA Cape Town and graduated with a degree in live performance.
Businessman Duduzane Zuma during second day of his testimony at the commission of inquiry into state capture on October 08, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo: Thulani MbeleSource: Getty Images
Besides acting, Gugu is also an accomplished entrepreneur with an interest in the South African entertainment industry.
Nokuthula Thuli Nomaqhawe
Thuli is a public policy expert.
She has two master’s degrees, one from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and another fromWitsUniversity.
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First, she served as a liaison officer at the country’s Ministry of State Security.
Half siblings from the younger clan
Duduzane also has half-siblings from his father’s younger clan.
Most of them are still minors, meaning not much is known about them.
South African President’s wife Gertrude Sizakele Khumalo (R) speaks with French President’s companion Valerie Trierweiler as they arrive at the Union Buldings in Pretoria. Photo: Fred DufourSource: Getty Images
Here is a quick look.
Gertrude Sizakele Khumalo was the first wife of former president Zuma.
She and Jacob met in 1959 and fell in love.
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They were separated four years later when Zuma was arrested and handed a 10-year prison sentence.
The two then got married after Zuma’s release in 1973.
Two years later, Zuma went into exile and met Nkosazana Dlamini, whom he would later marry.
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This made Sizakele the first wife in the polygamous marriage.
Jacob and Gertrude do not have any children together.
Who are Gertrude Sizakele Khumalo’s siblings?
How old is Duduzane Zuma?
He is currently 38 years old, having been born on 20 May 1984.
How many siblings does Duduzane Zuma have?
He has four full siblings: Mxolisi Saady, Phumzile, Duduzile, and the late Nhlakanipho Vusi.
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He has 18 half-siblings from his father’s older and younger clans.
Who are Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s siblings?
Nkosazana has a younger sister known as Hlobisile.
She is an activeANCmember and serves as a member of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Legislature.
Who was Jacob Zuma’s first wife?
Gertrude Sizakele Khumalo was the first wife of former president Zuma.
She and Jacob met in 1959 and fell in love.
Have you been wondering about the identities of the numerous Duduzane Zuma’s siblings?
This guide has all the info you need on the subject.
The renowned former president’s son has four full siblings and 18 half siblings.
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