Jacob Zuma's health concerns are currently impacting the political landscape and elections in KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa.
Steady: 1 in the last 7 days
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The latest in this situation
- Zuma, hospitalized in Pietermaritzburg, plans to address supporters in KwaMashu.
- Accusations against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla linked to her father and 2021 riots.
- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla received treatment in Pietermaritzburg and demanded an investigation into her father's care.
- Jacob Zuma was transported to a facility in Pietermaritzburg.
- Jacob Zuma's health concerns are currently impacting the political landscape and elections in KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa.
How it started
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What happened
Jacob Zuma's health concerns are currently impacting the political landscape and elections in KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Cyril Ramaphosa campaigned in KwaZulu-Natal and criticized Jacob Zuma's party.Sub-event
- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla received treatment in Pietermaritzburg and demanded an investigation into her father's care.Sub-event
- Jacob Zuma was transported to a facility in Pietermaritzburg.Sub-event
Zuma's health status is cited as a factor influencing South African elections.1 source
Zuma hospitalized in Pietermaritzburg; Mbeki and Ramaphosa also scheduled for TRC testimony.1 source
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The entities involved
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Jacob Zuma
4th President of South Africa (2009–2018)
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KwaZulu-Natal
province of South Africa
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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