http://www.smh.com.au/world/zumas-rise-from-goat-herder-to-president-20090507-awo7.html
Zuma's rise, from goat herder to president a.. May 8, 2009 Thanks... President-elect Jacob Zuma reacts to applause from members of South Africa's Parliament. CAPE TOWN: South Africa's parliament has elected Jacob Zuma as president, celebrating the astonishing rise of a self-educated teenage goat herder who transformed himself into the charismatic leader of Africa's economic powerhouse. He will be inaugurated tomorrow. It is a remarkable comeback for the former underground leader who survived 10 years in prison, a rape allegation and corruption scandals on his way to the top job. "I hope to lead the country on a path of friendship, co-operation, harmony, unity and faster change," said Mr Zuma, declaring himself overwhelmed and humbled by a thundering outbreak of applause that greeted his election. Mr Zuma, 67, is due to name his government on Sunday - and observers are eager to see whether he follows the pragmatic market-oriented path of his predecessors or reaches out to his powerful allies in the trade union and communist movements. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of Nelson Mandela, was sworn in as a member of parliament on Wednesday. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
