LIVE | Zuma lawyers argue that sending him back to jail is 'tantamount to a death sentence'
From the judgment, it is clear that the SA Medical Health Services - the SANDF's medical service - tried its utmost to secure medical parole for Zuma from the start. And that when its recommendations weren't gaining traction, Arthur Fraser, the national commissioner of correctional services, simply rode roughshod over the recommendations by the Medial Parole Appeals Board.
"The public has been concerned for some time that there are obvious double standards in the South African legal system and that senior politicians or people with political connections are not treated the same as the rest of the public. This is why AfriForum became involved in this case as an applicant and it is also why we regard this ruling as a breakthrough for justice,” says Ernst Roets, Head of Policy and Action at AfriForum.
"From the information received, the applicant suffers from multiple comorbidities. His treatment has been optimised, and all conditions have been brought under control. From the information received, the applicant suffers from multiple comorbidities. His treatment has been optimised and all conditions have been brought under control.
"The Applicant being Mr JG Zuma, 79 years of age present as stated herein above a complex medical condition which predispose him to unpredictable medical fallouts or events of high-risk clinical picture . He is of old age and generally looks unwell and lethargic. The total outlook of his complex medical conditions and associated factors in an environment limited to support his optimum care is of extreme concern.
"The report written by his medical team stating that Mr Zurna has a number of comorbidities including [REDACTEDJ [sic]. [REDACTED]Mr Zuma needs tertiary health care Services that Correctional Services is not providing.
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