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Jacob Zuma, a man of many sponsors

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While he is not known to own any shares directly in companies on a personal basis, President Jacob Zuma is nevertheless strongly involved in the business world, whether via his family or through his friends.

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Spotlight | South Africa
Jacob Zuma, a man of many sponsors

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Spotlight | South Africa Jacob Zuma, a man of many sponsors

While he is not known to own any shares directly in companies on a personal basis, President Jacob Zuma is nevertheless strongly involved in the business world, whether via his family or through his friends.

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Jacob Zuma, a man of many sponsors

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