Kate Matsho was the second wife of a prominent South African politician and former president, Jacob Zuma. Kate was born on 2nd September 1956 in Alexandra, Gauteng, South Africa. The late Kate Matsho married the former president in 1976 and they remained married until December 2000 when Kate was reported to have committed suicide.
Biography & Wikipedia
Kate Matsho was the wife of the former president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma. Although the couple married in 1976 when Kate was only 20 years old, the marriage was not without its difficulties. In 2000, Kate was reported to have committed suicide in her home, though the exact cause of her death was never confirmed. The tragedy left many unanswered questions, as it was unclear what had prompted her to take her own life.
Since Kate’s passing, Jacob Zuma has gone on to marry two more times and has had several children, but he has never spoken publicly about the death of his late wife. The South African public was left to speculate, with many believing that Kate had been driven to despair by her husband’s infidelity and alleged abuse. To this day, the true cause of Kate’s death remains a mystery.
Kate Matsho was 44 years at the time of her death and according to sources, she left behind five children including Duduzane, Mxolisi Zuma, and Nhlakanipho. Kate’s death, even today, has remained a mystery and her actual cause of death is still unknown.
Age and birthday
Birthday: 2nd September
Age: 44 years at the time of death
Height and weight
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Nationality & ethnicity
Kate Matsho is a South African national born in Alexandra, Gauteng, South Africa.
Education
The late Kate Matsho hasn’t shared her educational background with the public.
Political party and views
Kate Matsho before her death was not in active public politics, but we believed she belonged to the African National Congress, where her husband belongs.
Parents and siblings
Details about Kate’s parents are publicly unavailable.
Husband and children
Kate Matsho was married to a South African politician, Jacob Zuma in 1976, they remained married until she died in December 2000 at the age of 44. The couple were reported to have five children together, including Duduzane, Mxolisi Zuma, and Nhlakanipho.
Salary and net worth
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