“Best Mkhulu Ever”: Jacob Zuma’s Grandkid Tests His History Knowledge in a Wholesome Clip, SA Moved

• Former President Jacob Zuma's granddaughter recorded a cheeky selfie-style video with him while he relaxed at home in KwaZulu-Natal
• She quizzed him on historical figures like Jan van Riebeeck before proudly calling him her grandfather, drawing out his iconic laugh
• The wholesome clip quickly won over South Africans, with many calling Zuma the best grandfather and president the country has ever had

Mkhonto Wesizwe Party leader Jacob Zuma gave South Africans a rare glimpse into his home life on 29 August 2026, when his granddaughter shared a charming clip of the two of them online. In the video, shared on the TikTok account @beautyandcare36, Msholozi is lounging on a bed when his granddaughter turns the camera on him in classic selfie style.

She wastes no time putting him on the spot, quizzing him about historical figures including Jan van Riebeeck. Zuma plays along with a wide grin, shaking his hand and eventually letting loose the infectious chuckle that millions of South Africans instantly recognise. She caps the moment off by proudly announcing to the camera that this is her "mkhulu" (grandfather).

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Zuma's softer side wins over Mzansi

For many who watched the video, it was a side of Zuma they rarely see in political headlines. The relaxed, playful grandfather laughing alongside his grandchild struck a chord with South Africans who remember his time in office with fondness.

The clip also sparked a wave of nostalgia, with many commenters reflecting on life during his presidency and calling for his return.

Watch the wholesome grandfather-granddaughter moment in the TikTok video below:

South Africans react to Msholozi the grandfather

The TikTok clip spread quickly, with viewers charmed by the easy warmth between the two. Mzansi flooded the comments with love for the former president:

@speech said:

"Best mkhulu ever."

@Somie Soso wrote:

"Zuma was a great president."

@BASQUIAT commented:

"I miss President Zuma's laugh 🔥🔥."

@INUKA Fragrances with Nqo pleaded:

"Please tell him to come back 🙏. We used to buy bread with R10 in his era."

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@COLD FRONT reflected:

"Life was better under Zuma."

@siya mvandsaba concluded:

"Bring Zuma back to the presidency."

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Source: Briefly News