Masuku is the former name of Franceville, a city in Gabon. It is also an African surname that may refer to:Bongani Masuku, South African vocalist Davidson Masuku (1940–2000), South African military commander and physician Ernest Masuku, Zimbabwean cricketer Khethokwakhe Masuku, South African association football player Lookout Masuku (1940–1986), commander of the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army Madala Masuku, South African government official Mario Masuku, Swaziland politician Menzi Masuku, South African football midfielder Mkhuphali Masuku, Zimbabwean football manager and former player Themba N. Masuku, regional administrator of Swaziland