President Jacob Zuma In Hospital For Tests

South African President, Jacob Zuma was admitted to hospital for tests on Saturday, the presidency said in a statement.

“Doctors are satisfied with his condition,” the statement on the presidency web site said.

The presidency had announced on Friday that Zuma would take a few days off from public appearances after a tiring election in May.

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has been sworn into office for a second term, following his party’s victory at the polls held on May7.

President Zuma was officially elected for a second five-year term by the African National Congress (ANC)-dominated parliament.

The expected formality of the re-election was disturbed only by MPs from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who turned up at parliament in red overalls and hardhats.