VOA News: Africa: South African President Jacob Zuma Weds

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South African President Jacob Zuma Weds Apr 21st 2012, 11:17 South African President Jacob Zuma now has four wives, after his latest marriage on Friday. The marriage to longtime girlfriend Bongi Ngema marked the sixth time the 70-year-old leader has taken a wife. Zuma, photographed in leopard skins and holding a warrior shield, joined the bridal party in the traditional Zulu celebratory dance after the wedding. His three other wives attended the ceremony at his rural village home in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal province.  One of his six wives died, and another divorced him. Zuma is reported to have 21 children, including a 7-year-old son with his new wife. Poligamy is legal and a cornerstone of  Zuma's Zulu culture. Media files: reuters_south_africa_zuma_wedding_21apr2012_eng_480.jpg (image/jpeg, 0.1 MB) reuters_south_africa_zuma_wedding_21apr2012_eng_470.jpg

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