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All 3 Wives to Join Zuma at Inauguration

South Africans left guessing which Zuma wife will be first lady

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted May 8, 2009 4:43 AM CDT

(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.... Read full story »

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