BY AYO OLOWO
South Africa President; Jacob Zuma has been discharged from hospital following a procedure to remove gallstones, this was made public by the presidency on Sunday.
“Doctors are pleased with the outcome of the operation,” spokesperson Bongani Majola said in a statement.
“The president will spend the next few days resting and recuperating at home. He will also work from home during this period.”
It will be recalled that it was on Saturday evening that the presidency announced that Zuma had been admitted to hospital.
The gallstones were discovered during a routine medical check-up about two months ago, Majola said.
“The period of recess in Parliament and Cabinet provided an opportunity to have the procedure done.
“The presidency wishes the president well and a speedy recovery,” he said.
The presidency said Zuma undergoes two major medical examinations per annum, the first one in January and the second in June.
