{
  "id": 13922893,
  "title": "Zuma Foundation blasts Ramaphosa as concerns over former leader’s health mount",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/zuma-foundation-blasts-ramaphosa-as-concerns-over-former-leaders",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:10:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/zuma-foundation-fires-back-ramaphosa-health-concerns-mount/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Jacob Zuma Foundation has challenged President Cyril Ramaphosa's expressed concern for former party leader Jacob Zuma's welfare, citing the 84-year-old's deteriorating health at a \"very concerning stage\". Zuma has been receiving treatment at Netcare St Anne's Hospital since being transported by ambulance to Pietermaritzburg, KZN on Tuesday. Ramaphosa's spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi urged the Foundation to demonstrate their concern through tangible actions, such as maintaining Zuma's Nkandla homestead and replacing his aging vehicle fleet. Manyi also criticized the media frenzy surrounding Zuma's health, contrasting it with the lack of similar attention given to then Deputy President Paul Mashatile's reported illness. The Foundation drew a comparison between Zuma's treatment and former President Nelson Mandela's post-presidency care, deeming Ramaphosa's response as \"irresponsible\" and urging him to refrain from petty politics. Ramaphosa's side countered, stating that Zuma has \"not been well\" and that the military's surgeon-general has been briefed. They expressed their hope for Zuma's swift recovery and continued service to the South African people. Zuma's MK party claimed he was in hospital for a routine health check and dismissed concerns about his health.",
  "summary": "Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi said Ramaphosa's commitment should be reflected in practical and meaningful action.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}