Tag: nepotism

Jacob Zuma nepotism row: Thuthukile’s rapid rise to chief of staff sparks probe

A 2014 appointment put Jacob Zuma’s presidency under a fresh nepotism spotlight. His 25-year-old daughter Thuthukile became chief of staff to Minister Siyabonga Cwele, in a post not publicly advertised and paid nearly R1 million a year. Critics questioned her experience and the process. Complaints went to the Public Protector, and the Public Service Commission reviewed the case. She resigned in December 2015.