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Mxolisi Zuma (born 1980) is a businessman and the second son of former South African President Jacob Zuma.
However, a recent financial fraud scandal has thrust him into the spotlight, marking a shift from his previous avoidance of public scrutiny. Despite being a member of a politically prominent family and high-profile socialite, Mxolisi Zuma has maintained a relatively low profile until recent events.
South African businessman
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First and last name: | Mxolisi Zuma |
Born: | 1980 (44 years old) |
Place of birth: | Mozambique |
Nationality: | South Africa |
Education: | Do not have |
Height: | 1.60 minutes |
Parents: | Jacob Zuma and Kate Mantsho |
Siblings: | Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube, Thuthukile Zuma, Msholozi Zuma, Phumzile Zuma, Edward Zuma, Nhlakanipho Vusi Zuma, Duduzane Zuma, Thandisiwe Zuma, Sinqobile Zuma, Thuli Zuma, Sinqumo Zuma, DuduZile Zuma |
Couple: | Phindile Luthuli (m. 2008), Ziyanda Dlamini (m. 2017) |
Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
Children: | Do not have |
Job: | Businessmen |
Net asset value: | 200,000 USD |
Early life and education
Mxolisi Zuma, the eldest child of his late mother, Kate Mantsho, was born in Mozambique in 1980. His family sought refuge in Mozambique during the height of apartheid in South Africa, forcing Mxolisi to spend his formative years abroad due to the challenging political situation in South Africa at the time.
Part of a polygamous father’s family, Mxolisi has many siblings. Before Mxolisi’s mother, Kate Mantsho, died, she was married to Jacob Zuma, and their marriage produced five children: Duduzane Zuma, Edward Zuma, DuduZile Zuma and Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube.
Mxolisi Zuma’s siblings include Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube, Thuthukile Zuma, Msholozi Zuma, Phumzile Zuma, Edward Zuma, Nhlakanipho Vusi Zuma, Duduzane Zuma, Thandisiwe Zuma, Sinqobile Zuma, Thuli Zuma, Sinqumo Zuma and DuduZile Zuma. There may be more siblings besides those mentioned.
Mxolisi Zuma has not yet privately disclosed details of his education, leaving gaps in knowledge about his educational history. Specific details about where he pursued his education and the extent of his academic achievements have not been disclosed.
Career
In August 2017, South African media were abuzz with corruption allegations against Mxolisi Zuma, Jacob Zuma’s second son. Reports suggested that the former president’s son allegedly sought to use his father’s connections to influence a deal between the South African government and Altech UECa subsidiary of the technology company Vietnamese.
He was accused of paying 54 million Rand in bribes to secure a contract to manufacture television set-top boxes. The case caused widespread public outrage and shone a light on corruption in South African politics.
Mxolisi Zuma has emerged as a notable figure in a new generation of business leaders in South Africa. Over the years, he has successfully built a thriving business empire, often with the support of his family. However, opinions on his achievements vary, with some claiming that his success can be attributed to his family connections and the influence of being the son of a former president.
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Personal life
Mxolisi Zuma, a 44-year-old businessman, is known for his unconventional marriages, having been married to two women. His first marriage was to Phindile Luthuli, whom he married in 2008 in Durban.
Nine years later, Mxolisi Zuma entered into a second marriage to Ziyanda Dlamini, a Swazi princess and daughter of Mswati III. Their lavish wedding, held at the Ludzidzini Royal House in Lobamba, south of Mbabane in Swaziland, attracted considerable media attention and was a spectacular spectacle.
Net asset value
Mxolisi Zuma, a prominent businessman, has amassed an estimated net worth of $5 million.