Jacob Zuma Rejects Recommendation That He Undergo NPA Medical Exam
- Former president Jacob Zuma maintains that he is not well and has submitted a report carried out by military doctors
- The National Prosecuting Authority is insisting that the former president undergo a medical exam by NPA appointed doctors
- Zuma is tired of people 'second-guessing' his health and the Jacob Zuma foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi said that Zuma is tired of people not believing him
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Former president Jacob Zuma has flatly rejected a recommendation by the National Prosecuting Authority that he undergo a medical exam.
The former president does not want to be examined by doctors appointed by the NPA.
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Zuma is upset that his health claims are not being taken seriously. The Jacob Zuma foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi accused the NPA of "second-guessing" a medical report submitted by military doctors looking after Zuma according to IOL.
"They are saying (to the military doctors): we don’t believe you. Your professional integrity means nothing," Manyi said. "What nonsense is this?"
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The former president is serving a 15-month jail after he was found in contempt of court.
The eNCA interviewed Manyi and he said that Zuma is tired of people not believing him.
Ex deputy Defence Minister, MKMVA spearhead Kebby Maphatsoe has died, ANC confirms
The African National Congress (ANC) has confirmed the death of Kebby Maphatsoe, who was the ex-deputy minister of defence and military veterans, and head of the now-disbanded Umkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans' Association (MKMVA).
Maphatsoe served as the deputy minister between 2014 and 2019 and was a member of the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) until December 2017, according to News24.
His death was announced on Tuesday by ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe following consultation with his family. His brother Joseph Maphatsoe said his death came early on Tuesday afternoon, IOL reported.
Maphatsoe, who died at his home in Meyersdal, was a staunch supporter of former president Jacob Zuma.
Tributes pour in for Joburg City mayor Geoff Makhubo after Covid19 death
In other news, Briefly News previously reported that tributes poured in from all corners of the country following the death of City of Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo, who succumbed to Covid-19.
In a statement earlier this month, Joburg City's spokesperson Mlimandlela Ndamase said Makhubo had been hospitalised for Covid-19 complications. The mayor had been given a positive diagnosis in late June.
Makhubo’s office said the 53-year-old had gone into self-quarantine as part of the recovery process before being admitted to hospital last week, as he continued his battle.
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