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 * 1. Character:** President Jacob Zuma

South Africa, located at the southern tip of Africa. The sizes is roughly 1.2 million square kilometers (1/8th the size of the US). It is classified as semi-arid, and has variation in climate as well as topography. There are natural resources that have been development to help the economy. The mining of the resources have set South Africa to the second largest producer of gold. South Africa has always suffered from a mass of a population unemployed and lives on less than US $1.25. Besides the areas of Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban, and Pretoria many/most of the people are in poverty.
 * 2. Country:** South Africa
 * a) Geography-**
 * b) Economy-**
 * c) Population-** 49,320,150
 * d) Social Structure-** Because of the Apartheid most of the middle class and upper class are whites, but the amount of blacks entering these social rankings has increased, being that the president is black.

-He is a good leader for his supporter’s state -“He is a man who listens; he doesn't take the approach of an intellectual king.” He was convicted for conspiring to overthrow the apartheid. -He has the “honed his image as a champion of the poor and oppressed.” -He has been married at least 5 times with 20 kids -He has received criticism for personally disobeying the HIV/Aids policy
 * 3. Zuma: aka JZ**
 * -**Zuma was born into poverty, which strengthens his enduring popularity.

-Martin Wessels- he addresses him self as a normal man who wants to thank Zuma for his “good work that he is doing for all of the country” -Richard Joseph: professor of international history and politics at Northwestern University says “I expect U.S. relations with Zuma are going to be very positive," -Obama- Obama called Zuma after he was elected to congratulate him and parsing him for "commitment to democracy." - The African National Congress Youth League- This league helps defend Zuma when comments are said against him to show that they are just racist and this league continues to help support him. 5. Mo Ibrahim foundation requirements: (mentioned throughout, key points listed) -While in the rule of Zuma the record for least amount of crimes in a World Cup was set in South Africa -Zuma helped end apartheid; he stated “We are doing so in a free non-racial society with a Constitution that enshrines human rights to ensure that this nation never returns to that painful past” -Quote from Zuma during World Cup opening ““Today we recall how far we have come to reach this point as a nation that emerged from division and oppression in 1994, to a stable, united progressive non-racial constitutional democracy.” -It is also obvious that Zuma is seen as a champion of South Africa's poor, both black and white. -Zuma works hard to help those in the lower class for he himself was born into poverty.
 * 4.Supporters:**
 * a) Safety and Rule of Law**
 * b) Participation and Human Rights**
 * c) Sustainable Economic Opportunity**
 * -**World cup: increase in jobs in a variety of ways.
 * d) Human Development**



The most watched sporting event world wide is the FIFA World Cup. All around the world countries watch to cheer on their countries, their favorite player's counties, near by countries, or just a team with a good playing style. This past summer I am proud to say that South Africa hosted the World Cup. Not only did we as a country able to successfully bring the world close with Africa, and bring across a great representation, we also worked hard to put forth one of only six teams that were able to qualify for the world cup from Africa. By hosting the World Cup Africa was represented in the sport activity that is cherished most around the world. This is extremely important and took lots of time and commitment to put forward the atmosphere, but it was successful for here in South Africa we welcomed many from all around the world. As much as it is a privilege, it was also a duty that required money. Because we took this responsibility all Africa has benefited for the success that we were able to fulfill. South Africa spent made this investment and its image has been gratefully restored. That year South Africa showed leadership that is known all around the world. A quote from the Mo Ibrahim Foundation is "recognize achievement in African leadership and provide a practical way in which African leaders can build positive legacies on the continent when they have left office," and there is no doubt that the 2010 world cup will be looked back for many years to come as a positive note towards the continent of Africa. It was proven statistically that “A record number of people across the globe viewed the tournament, and the crime rate was the lowest of any World Cup. The direct economic impact of the event is estimated at around 0.5% of GDP in 2011, and the tournament did much to burnish South Africa's image across the world as an attractive tourist destination.” This is a great achievement for South Africa prior to the World Cup had an unsafe image due to the Apartheid. The fear of the being unsafe traveling to South Africa has lowered. Another quote from what the Mo Ibrahim foundation stands for is that "human and political rights, is affected by the quality and nature of governance. While there have been improvements in many African countries recently, weaknesses in governance and leadership capacity are central to the issues currently facing the continent. The Foundation is committed to supporting great African leadership that will improve the economic and social prospects of the people of Africa." After the World Cup the Nigerian governmental leaders banded football. I do not believe this is benefiting, rather it is destroying human's rights. Football is a loved game and enable Nigeria to reorganize its football is not showing leadership, and is not the stanza that we took after the World Cup. Although we didn't place well the practice of football is not banded for it is a love in all Africa, and a right we will not take away. I was proud to be honored at the World Cup Ceremony and am thankful for all the hard work we as a country put into making that day special to us and also all of Africa. This event shows how far we as a nation have come, and I promise I will continue to invite more opportunities to strengthen our country, and continent. ~Jacob Zuma~ “This is indeed a very special moment for South Africa, and Africa.”

Safety and rule of law-72 Personal safety-33 Rule of Law-85 Accountability And Corruption-77 National Security-93 Participation and Human Rights-73 Participation-77 Rights- 69 Gender-74 Sustainable Economic Opportunity-65 Public Management -77 Private Sector - 72 Infrastructure - 44 Environment and the Rural Sector - 69 Human development -75 Health and Welfare 70 Education-81
 * 2010 Ibrahim index score**-71

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