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All 3 Wives to Join Zuma at Inauguration

South Africans left guessing which Zuma wife will be first lady

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(Newser) – South Africa's polygamous president-elect has confounded media speculation by inviting all three of his wives to his inauguration tomorrow, the BBC reports. Many had hoped the event would signal which wife would become the official first lady. Jacob Zuma has also invited his 19 children. It's uncertain whether all three wives would be standing by Zuma's side when he is sworn in.

African National Congress President Jacob Zuma, dances with his Nompumelelo Ntuli during their traditional Zulu wedding ceremony.
African National Congress President Jacob Zuma, dances with his Nompumelelo Ntuli during their traditional Zulu wedding ceremony.   (AP Photo/File)
ANC president Jacob Zuma's youngest wife, Nompumelelo Ntuli, 34, raises her fist in victory after her husband cast his ballot in the village of Kwanxamalala, South Africa.
ANC president Jacob Zuma's youngest wife, Nompumelelo Ntuli, 34, raises her fist in victory after her husband cast his ballot in the village of Kwanxamalala, South Africa.   (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)
African National Congress president Jacob Zuma attends Heritage Day celebrations in honor of fromer Zulu King Shaka in Stanger, South Africa.
African National Congress president Jacob Zuma attends Heritage Day celebrations in honor of fromer Zulu King Shaka in Stanger, South Africa.   (AP Photo)
African National Congress president Jacob Zuma dances with party members during a party dinner in East London, South Africa.
African National Congress president Jacob Zuma dances with party members during a party dinner in East London, South Africa.   (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe/file)
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Ana
May 16, 09 10:05 PM CDT
I think he's adorable!
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alienvv
May 8, 09 9:51 AM CDT
At least his wives are Women...Go Zuma! Reply
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TerrifiedCitizen
May 8, 09 10:01 AM CDT
Isn't he a handsome figure with his cool sunglasses on? Reply
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Ana
May 16, 09 9:50 PM CDT
I think he is cute. I would love to be able to speak with his three wives. Perhaps they would be able to give others and me some advice on how to make it easier to live polygamy. I'm an American wife sharing a husband. I'm assuming it's much easier sharing a wife in a country where polygamy is the custom. Is it? Please let me know over at www.polygamy411.com. I'm interested in knowing. Reply
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