The Pretoria High Court ordered SARS to hand over Zuma’s taxes within 10 days. Photo: Gallo Images / Die Burger / Lulama Zenzile
Court-ordered: Zuma’s team need to produce a medical report
The court has ordered on Tuesday that former president Jacob Zuma’s team produce a medical report later in August as there is still no info on his ‘medical condition.’
The Pretoria High Court ordered SARS to hand over Zuma’s taxes within 10 days. Photo: Gallo Images / Die Burger / Lulama Zenzile
The Pietermaritzburg High Court on Tuesday ordered that former president Jacob Zuma’s team need to produce a medical report by no later than 20 August 2021.
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He was expected to appear in court on Tuesday but the long-delayed corruption trial against Zuma was once again postponed to September 9 following his hospitalisation last week.
The court further said it is directed that the State may appoint a medical practitioner of its choice to examine Zuma and if necessary, to give evidence as to his fitness to attend court and stand trial.
There is still no information available about his ‘medical condition.’
A high-level military doctor has reportedly told prison and prosecuting authorities that Zuma suffered a “traumatic injury” late last year and now needs “extensive emergency treatment” and six months of care to restore his health.
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Jacob Zuma has been taken to an outside hospital for further medical observation, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed. The 79-year-old is currently residing in Estcourt Prison.
According to the Constitution, uBaba and any other prisoners are guaranteed the right to medical treatment. Following a routine medical observation, doctors decided it was for the best if Jacob Zuma was taken in for further care.
“Everyone who is detained, including every sentenced prisoner, has the right to conditions of detention that are consistent with human dignity, including at least exercise and provision of adequate accommodation and medical treatment.”
“The DCS can confirm that Former President Jacob Zuma has today, Friday 6 August, been admitted to hospital for medical observation. As a former president, the healthcare needs of Mr. Zuma require the involvement of the SA Military Health Services. This has been the case since his admission at Estcourt Correctional Centre.”
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