This just makes my heart ache & my head throb!

Bless the hearts of one of South Africa’s premier news-outlets, Mail & Guardian for trying to figure out exactly just how many kiddies have been fathered by President Zuma…

Maybe y’all can figure it out! Holla if you do!

President Zuma giving away his daughter Gugulethu (her mom is Home Affairs Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma)

I have to say that we still should respect the office of the Presidency. It is a sacred institution and I think that once we, as Africans understand the value of the office & the long-term implications and impact of the person voted into that office, then we will be more thoughtful, more cautious, more selective and much wiser in who we choose to elect into that office. This is for all African countries!

Yes, absolutely, let the will of the people prevail but remember also that in a democracy the people get the government, in this case, the President they deserve! Just sayin’!

And with that said, here is the apology from President Zuma regarding the recent news pertaining to the birth of his daughter with Sonono Khoza…

I have over the past week taken time to consider and reflect on the issues relating to a relationship I had outside of wedlock.

The matter, though private, has been a subject of much public discussion and debate. It has put a lot of pressure on my family and my organisation, the African National Congress. I also acknowledge and understand the reaction of many South Africans.

I deeply regret the pain that I have caused to my family, the ANC, the Alliance and South Africans in general.

I reiterate that I took responsibility for my actions towards the family concerned and the child.

I reaffirm my commitment and that of my movement to the importance of the family as an institution. I also reaffirm my commitment and that of my movement to the values of personal responsibility, respect and dignity.

I recognise the responsibility of leaders to uphold and promote these values at all times.

Does President Zuma have to apologize for his personal life? If so, do you think that the statement was sincere? Heartfelt? Forgive & forget? What say you people? Please leave your comments below!

Muah!

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Regarding the birth of his 20th child with Sonono Khoza, comes this, from South Africa’s First Citizen, JZ….

L to R, Thobeka Mabhija, Nompumelelo Ntuli, President Zuma & Sizakele MaKhumalo

South Africa’s (first) First Lady, MaKhumalo (President Jacob Zuma’s first wife)

“I have noted recent media reports about aspects of my personal life.

I would request that the dignity and privacy of the affected individuals in this matter be respected.

I have noted too that these reports have been the subject of much discussion in the public arena by various organisations and people from all walks of life.

I have therefore decided, after some careful deliberation, to make public comment on a matter that is otherwise intensely personal. I had been out of the country when this matter arose.

I confirm that I have a relationship and a baby with Ms Sonono Khoza. I said during World Aids Day that we must all take personal responsibility for our actions. I have done so. I have done the necessary cultural imperatives in a situation of this nature, for example the formal acknowledgement of paternity and responsibility, including the payment of inhlawulo to the family. The matter is now between the two of us, and culturally, between the Zuma and Khoza families.

It is unfortunate that the individuals concerned have been unfairly subjected to harsh media exposure merely because of the position that I occupy. Our Constitution and our laws require us to protect children from harmful public exposure. The Constitution states that it is inappropriate to place at risk, the child’s well-being, physical or mental health, spiritual, moral or social development.

Both the Child Care Act and the new Children’s Act also provides for the protection of children from exploitation. The naming of the child’s parents has essentially exposed her to the public, which has serious implications in the long-term for her, and amounts to the exploitation referred to in the Act, because the media is making money out of the matter.

The media is also in essence questioning the right of the child to exist and fundamentally, her right to life. It is unfortunate that the matter has been handled in this way. I sincerely hope that the media will protect the rights of children.

Much has been made of the government’s policy on HIV and AIDS and this relationship. It is mischievous to argue that I have changed or undermined government’s stance on the HIV and AIDS campaign. I will not compromise on the campaign. Rather we will intensify our efforts to promote prevention, treatment, research and the fight against the stigma, attached to the epidemic. We will also continue with our campaign to ensure that every South African knows their HIV status, and that all those who need it have access to appropriate treatment.

We respect and uphold the freedom of the media. It is one of the freedoms we fought for, and which we will always defend. However, the President of the Republic, the mother and the baby are also entitled to the rights afforded to all South Africans in the Constitution. These rights cannot be waived just because of a position one occupies.”

….um,ok.

So….in your opinion, is President Jacob Zuma’s sex life a private matter? Tell us what do you think! Please leave your comments below.

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Photo: Bongiwe Mchunu, The Star

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