Jacob Zuma’s wife, Nompumelelo Ntuli Biography: Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Career, Wiki

Nompumelelo Ntuli, widely known as MaNtuli, is the former First Lady of South Africa and the second current wife in a polygamous marriage with ex-President Jacob Zuma, serving as First Lady from 2009 to 2018.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Nompumelelo Ntuli Zuma
• Stage Name: MaNtuli
• Born: 1975
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: KwaMaphumulo, near Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
• Nationality: South African
• Ethnicity: Zulu
• Occupation: Former First Lady of South Africa (2009–2018)
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ntuli
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Jacob Zuma
• Children: Thandisiwe, Sinqobile, Manqoba Kholwani
• Relationship: Estranged
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life and Education

Nompumelelo Ntuli entered the world in 1975 in KwaMaphumulo, near Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, to Mr. and Mrs. Ntuli; no public information exists about siblings.

She holds a diploma in Web Design from King’s College London.

Her ethnicity is Zulu, though her religious affiliation remains unknown.

Career

Nompumelelo Ntuli’s public role began in relative obscurity before her marriage to Jacob Zuma in 2008.

When Zuma became President of South Africa in 2009, she assumed the position of First Lady, a role she held until 2018.

Unlike some of her predecessors, she maintained a lower public profile, appearing at state functions and family gatherings without seeking significant media attention.

Her early years in the presidency were marked by the usual ceremonial duties of a presidential spouse.

Her time as First Lady ended not with the conclusion of Zuma’s presidency but with a dramatic personal and legal crisis.

In 2015, she was accused of involvement in a plot to poison her husband, leading to her eviction from the Nkandla homestead and investigations by the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

The scandal dominated headlines for years.

In 2019, the NPA dropped all charges due to lack of evidence.

Since being cleared, she has pursued legal action against the NPA and Hawks for malicious prosecution, citing psychological trauma suffered by herself and her children.

Her legacy is thus one of tragic paradox: a First Lady turned alleged poisoner, then exonerated victim.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: None
• Facebook Handle: None
• Twitter Handle: None

Personal Life

Nompumelelo Ntuli, 51 years old with unknown height, married Jacob Zuma on January 8, 2008, as his second current wife in a polygamous arrangement.

She has three children with Zuma: Thandisiwe (2002), Sinqobile (2006), and Manqoba Kholwani (2010).

The couple has been estranged since 2015, when she was banned from the Nkandla homestead following poisoning allegations; she has not spoken directly to him since, communicating only through legal counsel.

Net Worth

Nompumelelo Ntuli’s net worth is not publicly known, and no reliable estimate exists.

Any potential income would derive from her tenure as First Lady (state-funded benefits) and ongoing legal settlements or lawsuits, including her malicious prosecution claim against the NPA and Hawks.

She does not appear to have independent business ventures or endorsements.