Confusion over Jacob Zuma’s hospital discharge after MK Party deletes statement

The health and whereabouts of former South African president Jacob Zuma remain uncertain after the MK Party deleted a statement saying he had returned home. Zuma, 84, had been in Netcare St Anne’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg for more than a week after a routine medical check-up; his medical team reportedly found fatigue and advised him to rest. The statement, issued on Saturday, described him as “healthy and jovial,” said he was resuming party work and noted his interest in preparations for the November 2026 local government elections. His family and party representatives have pushed back in recent days against reports that he was gravely ill.