IOL EXCLUSIVE | Eight guards on watch as Jacob Zuma remains in hospital
Former South African President Jacob Zuma remains hospitalized at Netcare St Anne’s Hospital despite conflicting reports regarding his discharge. Hospital staff confirmed he is still under medical observation, with a heavy security presence maintained at the facility.
Why it matters
The health status of a prominent political figure like Jacob Zuma is a matter of significant public interest in South Africa, especially given the ongoing speculation surrounding his political activities.
Netcare St Anne’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg, where two staff members confirmed to IOL that former president Jacob Zuma remains admitted despite reports of his discharge.
A heavy security presence is visible as former president Jacob Zuma remains under medical observation at Netcare St Anne’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg.
Despite reports that he had been discharged , Zuma had not gone home by Wednesday afternoon on October 14, IOL can confirm.
IOL visited St Anne's Hospital on Wednesday where two hospital staff members confirmed that the former president was still recovering in the ward, more than a week after his admission.
The two hospital staff spoke to IOL on condition of anonymity as they were not allowed to speak to the media.
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