Zuma’s name surfaces in Epstein files: Foundation denies allegations. The Jacob Zuma Foundation has lashed back at claims that former President Jacob Zuma allegedly rubbed shoulders with notorious child predator Jeffrey Epstein. The uMkhonto weSizwe Party leader set South African tongues wagging after his name appeared in the latest release ofEpstein files.
This comes after the US Department of Justice unsealed long-secured documents on Friday. In an email in which the convicted child sex trafficker was tagged, an individual named Mark Lloyd requests the presence of an alleged Russian model named Vera. In the email dated March 4, 2010, he wrote that her presence would “add glamour” to a dinner with Zuma, which was to be held the following evening at a hotel.
“I have been asked to help arrange a small dinner tomorrow night for President Jacob Zuma of South Africa. “Jeffreysuggested that I invite you, as you would be certain to add some real glamour to the occasion,” he requested. Three days later, an individual shared details of the alleged encounter in another email exchange.
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“She was a delight last night and enchanted all those she met. “Her beauty apart, she displayed an elegance and natural charm that is a rare combination to find anywhere these days.
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