‘He is present at all decision-making’: Duduzane gives Jacob Zuma health update

Jacob Zuma, who is 84 years old, has been in the news due to concerns about his health. The former President, now 84, spent several days in a Pietermaritzburg hospital, raising questions about his medical condition. He has now been discharged from the hospital but has not been seen in public since. In an effort to dispel any misconceptions, his son, Duduzane, clarified that his father remains present and active in decision-making within the MK Party.

Speaking with broadcaster Newzroom Afrika, Duduzane stated that his father is taking it easy and undergoing necessary check-ups, which is standard practice for individuals of his age. The MK Party released a statement on the weekend, disclosing that Zuma had recently undergone a routine medical check-up where doctors identified fatigue as an issue.

The party's medical team recommended that Zuma take a period of rest under medical supervision. The MK Party also expressed gratitude to the medical team that cared for Zuma and to supporters who sent messages of concern and support during his recovery. Zuma's hospitalization occurs during a critical period as political parties have less than three weeks to campaign for upcoming local government elections.

As Jacob Zuma's deputy in the party, Duduzane has assumed increased responsibilities. During a rally in KwaZulu-Natal, he addressed several issues, including land and immigration. Zuma emphasized the importance of undocumented foreigners respecting the laws and people of the country, urging them to return to their own countries if they do not have the proper documentation.

He also urged party supporters to go out in large numbers and vote for the MK Party in the upcoming elections, emphasizing that voting is their only form of power to change their lives.