BREAKING NEWS : Paul O'Sullivan Alleges Thalente Myeni Is Zuma's Son, Dudu Myeni Was His "Side Chick"

Paul O'Sullivan has publicly claimed that Thalente Myeni is the son of former president Jacob Zuma and that Dudu Myeni, the late businesswoman and former SAA chair, was Zuma's "side chick."  O'Sullivan made the remarks in a recent interview, saying his source is "information from within the Zuma circle" and that he believes the relationships have been "widely known in political circles" even though no court or official record has confirmed them.  He added that the allegations are part of a broader narrative about "state capture" and personal networks that influenced key appointments and contracts during Zuma's presidency.

Dudu Myeni, who died in June 2024, was a close associate of Zuma and served as executive chairperson of the Jacob Zuma Foundation, a role that placed her at the centre of several high-profile investigations, including the Zondo Commission's probe into state capture ¹.  Thalente Myeni, her son, has been identified in past reports as the sole shareholder of Dimadox, a shell company linked to New Africa Rail, but no public evidence has ever established him as Zuma's biological child.

The claims have sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with some commentators calling for a formal investigation and others dismissing the statements as unverified gossip.  As of now, neither the Zuma family nor representatives of the late Dudu Myeni have issued a response to O'Sullivan's allegations.