Zuma must behave like a President, not a "gigolo": Lekota

In a statement, Lekota said Zuma has for a long time, been a very poor role model. "The latest revelations, coming soon after his fifth marriage, that he has fathered a child with another partner, are scandalous," said Lekota.

"His continued use of African custom as a smokescreen is also no longer acceptable. Polygamy is not promiscuity and his behaviour is not justifiable under any circumstances. It is clear that the President sees nothing wrong with this type of behaviour but it is no way to show our youth how to behave. The South African public must make its voice heard and tell President Zuma to start behaving like a President and not a gigolo," Lekota.

The Democratic Alliance has accused Zuma of undermining the struggle against the disease by having unprotected sex. "President Jacob Zuma's behaviour directly contradicts the government's campaign against multiple sexual partners and the inherent Aids risk in having unprotected sex," DA leader Helen Zille said in a statement.