Fraser's decision and the view among his supporters that the former president is being persecuted through the courts may spark anger should Zuma find himself back behind bars.
The Department of Correctional Services said former president Jacob Zuma had a surgical procedure on Saturday, 14 August and other procedures, the ANC has wished him a speedy recovery.
This as the Democratic Alliance has divulged plans to file papers in the North Gauteng High Court tomorrow, applying for a Protection of Access to Information Act application to force Correctional Services Commissioner Arthur Fraser to reveal exactly how he came to a decision to release the former statesman on medical parole.
Fraser acknowledges during the interview that some people see him as a Zuma loyalist, but insists his decision was fully legal and soundly considered. Spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority Mthunzi Mhaga says the state will not speak on Zuma’s parole, neither will it pronounce on whether it will respond to the decision by the department of correctional services .
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