Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni calls on the public to respect the privacy of former president Jacob Zuma’s medical information as he remains in hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, where he is receiving specialist care.
According to reports, the government has deployed specialist doctors to treat Zuma in KZN. Ntshavheni warns against speculation and public demands for details about his hospitalisation, arguing that holding a public position does not entitle others to violate privacy. Multiple outlets cite her position that only Zuma’s doctors, and with his consent, can provide an assessment of his health status. The coverage focuses on the tension between public interest and medical confidentiality, with outlets largely aligned on the need to avoid unverified claims about his condition.
