Jacob Zuma: South Africans have five theories about why he’s still popular

Former South African President and uMkhonto weSizwe leader Jacob Zuma dances at a party rally. PHOTO | COURTESY

By  The Conversation

What you need to know:

  • Understanding Zuma’s enduring popular appeal requires probing why he gathers so much support from poor and unemployed South Africans.

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