Following Zuma's arrest and imprisonment for contempt of court, the foundation has made a number of public statements in his support. These have ranged from denouncing Zuma's sentence,[1] justifying violent protests, which caused 342 deaths[2] during the 2021 South African unrest,[3] to issuing statements expressing concern for Zuma's health during his imprisonment.[4]
References
^"Jacob Zuma Foundation denounces constitutional court ruling sending the former president to jail". The Mail & Guardian. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
^Davis, Rebecca; Nicolson, Greg; Simelan, Bheki (8 August 2021). "South Africa's three bloodiest days: 342 dead, and we are still in the dark". The Daily Maverick.
^"WATCH | Zuma foundation defends KZN protest action | eNCA". www.enca.com. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
^"Zuma Foundation concerned about former president's health". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
