The DCS also said that they could not give details about Zuma’s prison conditions yet.
The statement further went on to say that the police would release a full statement at a later time.
Zuma initially had until Sunday to hand himself over to the police as per the Constitutional Court order.
Former president Jacob Zuma is in the custody of the Department of Correctional Services to serve his sentence. Image: Mike Hutchings/AFPSource: Getty Images
This gave the police a deadline of Wednesday to arrest Zuma.
If the police failed to arrest Zuma by the deadline they could also face contempt charges.
The ANC has commended Msholozi for taking the initiative to hand himself over.
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Ramaphosa stated that the ruling party should not overexert itself on the matter so that courts may work independently.
This included members from the NEC such as Lindiwe Sisulu,Ace Magashuleand KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala.
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Source: Briefly News
Lebogang Mashego (Current Affairs HOD)Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk.
She joined the Briefly News team in 2021.
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She worked as a lifestyle writer and editor at W24 and Opera News.
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