Has politics taken a toll on Duduzane Zuma’s marriage?

Presidential hopeful Duduzane Zuma may soon be a single man if reports about his
impending divorce are anything to go by.

According to various media reports, the married couple have hit a rough patch and this has
been blamed entirely on Zuma’s political ambitions.

IOL reports that his wife, Shanice Stork is ready to call it quits and file for divorce after she
reportedly moved out of the marital home in March 2021.

The South African also reported that Stork is currently back home and living with her
parents.

Duduzane Zuma and Shanice Stork

Shanice Stork, 29, is reportedly a business mogul who is originally from Durban. She is said
to have met Duduzane, 38, at a get-together hosted by mutual friends who set them up on a
date.

The couple tied the knot at the Newlands, Durban, at the New Apostolic Church in
May 2015.

There are also unconfirmed reports that the couple are invested in a number of businesses
together.

Politics takes its toll

Zimoja reports that Stork grew tired of fighting for her husband’s attention as well as the fact
that their home became the go-to meeting spot for all of Zuma’s political business.

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“There were always comrades in and out of their house; she could no longer take it. Stork
could not stand the fact that their home was always full of strangers having meetings with
Duduzane and talking politics.

“This annoyed her because she loves her space,” a source told the publication.

The November 2021 Local Government Elections are also cited as a very tense time for the
couple as Duduzane hit the ground running with his campaign activities, often allegedly
neglecting his wife in the process.

A year prior to the November 2021 Local Government Elections, Zuma was rumoured to be
in a relationship with actress and DJ, Thuli Phongolo.

Speaking to podcast host MacGyver Mukwevho about the rumours, Zuma said: “Thuli is a
beautiful young woman, doing her thing, and l wish her all the best. I don’t know her and l
have never met her”.

On the topic of polygamy, Zuma neither confirmed or denied believing in the practice.
“Yes l am a traditionalist. I don’t know what the future holds but we will see.”

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Compiled by Kaunda Selisho