The Jacob Zuma Foundation has taken to their social media in the early hours of today, Monday to debunk rumours circulating that the former president’s first wife, Gertrude MaKhumalo Zuma had passed on.
This is coming after Jacob sentenced to 15 months in prison.
According to report, former statistician general Pali Lehohla was heard saying Zuma had lost his wife, MaKhumalo.
Zuma’s younger brother, Michael, passed away during the weekend.
In the clip doing the rounds on social media, Lehohla said: “...the former president lost his brother, Michael, and this morning, he has lost his wife MaKhumalo.”
Well, the news has been confirmed untrue as MaKhumalo is hale and hearty
See tweet below:
Dear ALL
Following media enquiries, the Foundation checked with the family and can confirm that the rumour about First Lady MaKhumalo having passed on is devoid of truth. Long Live Mama Wesizwe— JGZuma Foundation (Official) (@JGZ_Foundation) July 12, 2021
Guys how true is this about MaKhumalo😭😭😭💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/z99Ew89xSM
— African Pearl 🌍🐘 (@BPearl09) July 12, 2021
