Former South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has been admitted to a hospital outside prison for medical observation.
His foundation said it was an annual medical routine check-up and there was no need to be alarmed.
The prison authorities said Zuma as a former head of state is entitled to seek medical treatment like any other detained person.
The former president has been serving a 15-month prison sentence since 7 July for contempt of court.
Next week, the former president is scheduled to appear in court in person on corruption related cases.
