AfriForum requests answers from Arthur Fraser regarding Zuma’s medical parole
7 September 2021
AfriForum today urgently requested answers regarding the release of former president Jacob Zuma on medical parole. An urgent lawyer’s letter was sent today to Arthur Fraser, the National Commissioner of Correctional Services, wherein he is asked to urgently answer several questions. In light of the urgency of this matter and the potential violation of justice Fraser is requested in accordance with the lawyer’s letter to answer the questions by 10 September.
In the letter Fraser is requested to provide AfriForum with information that would bring clarity about whether or not the release of Jacob Zuma complies with the relevant legislation. The following information is specifically requested:
Whether Zuma suffers from a terminal disease that justifies his medical parole.
If Zuma was not diagnosed with a terminal disease, particulars of the injury, disease or illness which justified medical parole must be divulged .