Jacob Zuma: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modified link of Web site: CNN World - Jacob Zuma has made a dramatic comeback in South Africas elections. Will he have the last laugh over Ramaphosa? | Jun 04, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Apr 08, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: Al Jazeera - Jacob Zumas nine lives: How South Africas ex-president keeps coming back. | Feb 13, 2026 | ||
| Updated with Zuma's expulson from the ANC in July 2024. | Jul 29, 2024 | ||
| Added detail about Zuma's reactions to the 2024 election results and to the government of national unity. | Jul 24, 2024 | ||
| Updated with the initial results of the 2024 national election. | Jun 03, 2024 | ||
| Cross-references added. | May 29, 2024 | ||
| Updated with the Constitutional Court's May 2024 ruling on his candidacy in the 2024 election. | May 20, 2024 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | May 14, 2024 | ||
| Updated with the status of his various court proceedings and his association with the MK Party. | May 01, 2024 | ||
| Links added. | Dec 08, 2023 | ||
| Links added. | May 05, 2023 | ||
| Cross-reference added. | Apr 23, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Presidency - Former President Jacob Zuma. | Aug 29, 2022 | ||
| Removed media. | Nov 15, 2021 | ||
| Updated with the granting of medical parole in September 2021. | Sep 09, 2021 | ||
| Add new Web site: CNN World - Jacob Zuma has made a dramatic comeback in South Africas elections. Will he have the last laugh over Ramaphosa? | Sep 05, 2021 | ||
| Updated with developments in Zuma's legal challenges. | Jul 15, 2021 | ||
| Add new Web site: BlackPast - Biography of Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma. | Jun 03, 2019 | ||
| Replaced photograph. | Aug 07, 2018 | ||
| Add new Web site: African National Congress - Biography of Jacob Zuma. | May 04, 2018 | ||
| Updated with the decision by the NPA to reinstate corruption charges against Zuma. | Mar 19, 2018 | ||
| Updated with Cyril Ramaphosa succeeding Jacob Zuma as president of South Africa. | Feb 15, 2018 | ||
| Updated with his resignation on February 14, 2018. | Feb 14, 2018 | ||
| Updated with the ANC's announcement that it recalled him. | Feb 13, 2018 | ||
| Closed out term as ANC president and updated with the December 2017 Constitutional Court ruling. | Jan 22, 2018 | ||
| Add new Web site: African Success - Biography of Jacob Zuma. | Jan 15, 2018 | ||
| Add new Web site: GlobalSecurity.org - Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma. | Nov 01, 2017 | ||
| Updated with the October 2017 ruling by the Supreme Court that provided for the reinstatement of corruption charges against Zuma. | Oct 16, 2017 | ||
| Media added. | Jun 16, 2017 | ||
| Mentioned the no-confidence vote against him that was held on November 10, 2016. | Nov 11, 2016 | ||
| Updated discussion of the scandals surrounding Zuma in 2016. | Nov 07, 2016 | ||
| Updated with reelection and inauguration of Zuma. | May 27, 2014 | ||
| Updated with results of May 2014 elections. | May 12, 2014 | ||
| Updated with accomplishments and criticisms. | Apr 25, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: African Success - Biography of Jacob Zuma. | Jul 18, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: South African History Online - Biography of Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma. | Jul 18, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: Fact Monster - People - Biography of Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma. | Jul 18, 2011 | ||
| Updated with mention of the controversy surrounding Zuma's admission that he fathered a child out of wedlock. | Feb 08, 2010 | ||
| Added additional detail regarding personal life. | Jan 08, 2010 | ||
| Updated with 5/9/09 inauguration. | May 11, 2009 | ||
| Updated with the ANC's performance in the 4/22/09 general election. | Apr 27, 2009 | ||
| Updated with the responses of political opponents to the withdrawal of corruption charges against Zuma. | Apr 09, 2009 | ||
| New article added. | Oct 01, 2008 |
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