It has been confirmed that former presidentJacob Zumahas applied to attend the funeral of his late brother, Michael.
The Department of Correctional Services is reportedly considering the utility.
DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said on Tuesday that the former president had applied for compassionate leave.
Former president Jacob Zuma has applied for compassionate leave to attend his brother’s funeral and may be allowed to do so. Image: Jaap Arriens/NurPhotoSource: Getty Images
EWNreported that Zuma is currently at the Estcourt Correctional Services Facility.
The publication stated that it is currently unclear how long Zuma will be allowed to be released.
It explained that with compassionate leave, prisoners are generally released temporarily for attend relatives' funerals.
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The situation will need to be monitored and the inmate would need to be protected.
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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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
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