Former President Jacob Zuma will be attending his brother Michael Zuma’s funeral after he was granted compassionate leave.
The department stated that Zuma made an app for compassionate leave late on Tuesday evening.
Zuma is also considered a low-risk prisoner.
Former president Jacob Zuma will be attending his brother Michael’s funeral on Thursday after he was granted compassionate leave from prison. Image: Waldo Swiegers/BloombergSource: Getty Images
Zuma’s leave was granted for Thursday 22 July, the day of his brother’s burial at Nkandla.
He stated that Michael will be buried on Thursday in Nkandla.
Zuma is currently being held at EstcourtCorrectional Services in KwaZulu-Natal since 8 July.
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He was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment by the Constitutional Court for being in contempt of court.
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