Former president Jacob Zuma remains in the hospital at the Estcourt correctional centre following a surgical procedure on Saturday, August 14.
According to EWN, the Department of Correctional Services says they are unsure about when Zuma would be discharged.
Zuma has been serving a 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court. This comes after his failure to appear at the state capture inquiry.
Meanwhile, the department spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo confirmed Zuma had undergone a surgical procedure on Saturday, and other procedures are scheduled for the days ahead, reports News24.
“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 said.
“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 include access to health care.”
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