Jacob Zuma Granted Compassionate Leave To Attend Late Brother’s Funeral.

Former President Jacob Zuma has been granted compassionate leave to attend his brother’s funeral.

In a statement, the Correctional Services Department said that a sentenced offender remained a sentenced offender even when temporarily outside.

Zuma is serving 15 months of imprisonment.

Thus for being in contempt of court over his refusal to cooperate with the state capture inquiry.