King Dalindyebo 'in good spirits' despite hospitalisation - Malema
Johannesburg - AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo is in good spirits despite being admitted to hospital after falling ill due to a hunger strike, EFF leader Julius Malema said on Saturday.
Dalindyebo was admitted to the St Dominic's hospital in East London on Friday night after embarking on a hunger strike since Sunday, Malema said.
"The hunger strike started on Sunday and he said he was waiting for this type of visit. Only now is he going to start eating."
Malema along with members of the EFF executive had met with the king and advised him to start eating again.
"The king has accepted that he will eat," Malema said.