The National BriefingFormer President Jacob Zuma has been discharged from hospital after more than a week under medical supervision, with the MK Party saying he was suffering from fatigue. His hospital stay also saw the party cancel its Siyathatha Rally, where it was due to launch its local government election manifesto.
Former President Jacob Zuma has been discharged from hospital after more than a week under medical supervision, with the MK Party saying he was suffering from fatigue. His hospital stay also saw the party cancel its Siyathatha Rally, where it was due to launch its local government election manifesto. The party is now distributing the manifesto electronically, while an independent investigation is planned into discrepancies in its councillor candidate list.
Guest: Sifiso Mahlangu - MK Party National Spokesperson
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