Former president Jacob Zuma has been hospitalised in KwaZulu-Natal, with the MK Party moving to allay concerns over his health.
Zuma was admitted to hospital after campaigning in the province this week.The MK Party says the 84-year-old underwent a routine medical check-up and is well.
However, reports surrounding his admission differ.
Initial reports indicated that Zuma had taken ill while campaigning in Msinga on Tuesday before being admitted to hospital. A report states that an eyewitness saw Zuma arrive at hospital by ambulance.
However, the MK Party has played down concerns over the former president’s condition.
Party spokesperson Sifiso Mahlangu said Zuma undergoes routine medical checks twice a year.
“The president is not unwell. He is very much well and alive; it was a regular check-up,” Mahlangu said.
The party also said Zuma was in good spirits and expected to return to the campaign trail .
