Zuma

Zuma is a name that can refer to several people, works of entertainment, and other uses. The most prominent person with the name is Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma (born 1942), a South African politician who served as the fourth president of South Africa from 2009 to 2018. A longtime member of the African National Congress, Zuma held various political roles before his presidency. His time in office was marked by controversy and public discussions of corruption and state‑level governance, and he resigned at the end of his term amid political pressure. He remains a notable figure in recent South African political history.

Zuma is also the title of a 2003 puzzle video game developed by PopCap Games. In Zuma, players control a stationary shooter at the bottom of the screen that fires colored marbles into a moving chain of balls along a looping track. The aim is to create matches of three or more marbles to eliminate them before the chain reaches the end. The game was released for PC and Mac and later ported to multiple platforms; it spawned sequels and a long-running casual gaming franchise.

In addition, Zuma is a surname commonly found among Zulu-speaking communities in Southern Africa. The name is borne by many individuals in politics, sports, and public life.