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Jacob Zuma’s five biggest career scandals

South African President Jacob Zuma who is battling to stay in office despite the ruling ANC party asking him to step down. FILE PHOTO

By  AFP

South African President Jacob Zuma’s battle to stay in office despite the ruling ANC party reportedly asking him to step down is the latest in a long history of career controversies.

Here are five of his biggest scandals:

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