Zuma remains in hospital, scheduled for other medical procedures in the coming days

The Department of Correctional Services says former President, Jacob Zuma, remains in hospital for an undisclosed condition.

It says Zuma underwent a surgical procedure on Saturday with other procedures scheduled in the coming days.

Zuma was admitted to an offsite hospital for medical observation earlier in August.

The Department’s Spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo, says the department is unable to predict when the former president will be discharged from the hospital.

“Zuma underwent a surgical procedure on Saturday, 14 August 2021, with other procedures scheduled for the coming days. DCS is unable to predict a discharge date as our priority at this stage is for Zuma to be afforded the best care possible. We appeal to all people to refrain from speculating on the health of Zuma and allow medical practitioners space to do their job,” says Nxumalo.

The former President is serving his 15-month sentence for contempt of court at the Estcourt Correctional Centre in KwaZulu Natal.

Former President Jacob Zuma admitted to an offsite hospital | 6 August 2021