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title: "Zuma's son died of lupus - family spokesperson"
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# Zuma's son died of lupus - family spokesperson

> Former president Jacob Zuma's son, Vusi Nhlakanipho Zuma, died as a result of lupus, a family representative said on Wednesday.

By News24 · Published 4 July 2018, 16:52 SAST · Updated 4 July 2018, 16:55 SAST

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"\[He\] departed on the 1st July 2018 from complications of systematic lupus erythematosus, simply known as lupus," said family spokesperson Linda Makatini in a statement.

Lupus disease causes chronic inflammation as an autoimmune response to the body's own cells.

Health24: Lupus

The family said it would gather at home in Forest Town on Wednesday night for prayers to remember Vusi Zuma - who was the youngest son of Zuma and his late wife Kate Mantsho.

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A memorial service would be held on Thursday. This will only be open to close friends and family. DM