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Full Name: Jacinta Zinhle Ngobese-Zuma (born Jacinta Zinhle Ngobese)
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Date of Birth: 6 July 1986 (Age 39)
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Place of Birth: KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Nationality: South African
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Spouse: Xolani Zuma (m. 2024)
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Children: 2
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Alma Mater: University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
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Occupation: Radio presenter, producer, podcaster, media personality, and civic activist
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Founder: Jacinta Media; March and March movement
Career Summary
Ngobese-Zuma began her career in campus radio while studying Supply Chain Management at UKZN. She rose to prominence as a radio producer and presenter before pivoting to full-time civic activism.
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2009: Presenter/producer at Vibe 94.7 FM.
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2010: Joined Inanda FM.
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2011–2014: Gagasi FM; served as a producer and on-air personality for Alex & The Morning Crew; hosted her own show, Fresh Start.
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2019–2025: Vuma FM; hosted the mid-morning show The Cruise with Jacinta Ngobese.
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2025–Present: Founder of March and March, an anti-illegal immigration movement; host of the podcast Zoom in with Jacinta MaNgobese Zuma.
Activism & “March and March”
Ngobese-Zuma is the founder and leader of the March and March movement (formerly “March in March”). The organisation focuses on anti-illegal immigration, advocating for the prioritisation of South African citizens in public resources such as employment, healthcare, and education. The movement has gained national attention for its protests in Durban, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. While supporters credit the movement with reducing overcrowding at public facilities, critics and human rights organisations have accused the group of inciting xenophobia, intimidation, and violence.
Legal Issues
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Public Violence Charge: In January 2026, Ngobese-Zuma handed herself over to the Point Police Station in Durban. She faces a charge of inciting public violence following demonstrations outside Addington Primary School, where her movement demanded that South African children be prioritised for school placements over undocumented foreign nationals.
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Legal Standing: Her husband and legal representative, Xolani Zuma, has stated that she is being charged in her representative capacity as the leader of the movement, rather than as a private individual. The matter was referred to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
Political Affiliation
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Current Status: Unaffiliated.
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Clarification: Ngobese-Zuma has consistently denied any official membership with a political party.
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Recent Context: While she has been the subject of speculation regarding potential candidacy for ActionSA in the eThekwini municipality for the November 2026 elections, ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has stated that while the party would “celebrate” such a candidacy, no formal discussions or agreements have taken place.
Notable Achievements
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2014: MTN Radio Award for Best Content Producer (Gagasi FM).
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2020: Best Female Radio Presenter, KZN Entertainment Awards.
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2023: Selected by UKZN for the International Visitor Leader Programme (IVLP) in the United States, focusing on media responsibility.
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2024: Social Media Influencer of the Year, Sebenza Women Awards.
Social Media
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Instagram: @jacintangobese
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Facebook: Jacinta Zinhle MaNgobese Zuma
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TikTok: @jacinta_mangobesezuma
