President Jacob Zuma's wives are arguably the most talked about women in the country.But who are the women that gave Zuma and the country his 22 children?So far, the country's first citizen has had six marriages but currently has four wives (including MaNtuli).They are Sizakele Khumalo-Zuma, Kate Zuma, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Nompumelelo Ntuli-Zuma, Bongi Ngema-Zuma and Thobeka Madiba-Zuma.Four Range Rovers were bought for Zuma wives as Gordhan called for belt-tighteningSizakele 'MaKhumalo' Khumalo-ZumaShe is the president's first wife and childhood sweetheart, they got married in 1973 following his release from prison. She is 76 years-old. She does not have children with the president.Kate Mantsho-ZumaKate died in 2000 allegedly after overdosing of sleeping pills and malaria drugs. They were married for 18 years when she died.She had five children with the president.Nkosazana Dlamini-ZumaMarried to Zuma in the 1980s but divorced in 1998.Had four children in her marriage to Zuma.She...
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