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The Zuma Effect
Jul 15 2008, Muhammad Karim

ANC President, Jacob Zuma

Jacob Zuma, has had a very polarising effect amongst the South African population. You either love him or hate him, there is no in-between. Amongst the general population we see people who see this man as a threat to...

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