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The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that former president, Jacob Zuma, remains in hospital, near the Estcourt Correctional Centre, where he is meant to be serving his 15-month sentence.
According to Singabakho Nxumalo of the DCS, Zuma underwent a surgical procedure on Saturday, 14 August 2021, with further procedures scheduled for the coming days. Nxumalo adds, “As a result, DCS is unable to predict a discharge date, as our priority at this stage is for Mr Zuma to be afforded the best care possible.”
He further states, as inmates are placed in correctional centres involuntarily, the state has a total and inescapable responsibility and duty to care for them in a manner that does not violate or compromise their constitutional rights, which includes access to healthcare.
Nxumalo concludes, “We appeal to all people to refrain from speculating on the health of Mr Zuma and allow medical practitioners space to continue providing quality healthcare to him.”
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