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South Africa Prez Marries 3rd Wife Today

Zuma's multiple spouses divide nation

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 4, 2010 2:00 AM CST

(Newser) – South African President Jacob Zuma, 66, is marrying his third wife today in a celebration that will be attended by leading members of his ruling ANC party, union bosses and representatives from the Communist Party. The president's polygamous marriages have divided his nation, with young... Read full story »

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