Jacob Zuma (82) collapses, again, sparking denials he’s ill: 'He will live to see the elections'

Concerns have surfaced regarding the poor health of former president Jacob Zuma after his collapse on Friday (just one of several recent incidents), leading to the suspension of campaign activities for his uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party.

According to sources acquired by News24, the party attributes his fall to fatigue and low blood pressure.

At least two other sources indicated it was part of a series of incidents demonstrating his fragility.

News24 has gathered from four independent sources that Zuma's deteriorating health has sparked worry among doctors and his security team.

According to the sources, Zuma has recuperated from his fall.

"He is fine now. He fell on Wednesday in Umhlanga, and the doctors said it was fatigue," stated one insider.

A relative who preferred not to be named informed News24 that Zuma had another 'dizzy spell' and collapsed on Saturday.

"But he is OK. He will live to see the elections, don't worry. He was a bit dizzy, that's all. He fell here at home in KwaDakwadunuse, and it was frightening because he is quite strong, but he is fine now," they mentioned.

Although Zuma has attended most court cases involving the MK Party, he was absent on Monday when the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban dismissed the ANC's application against his party over its logo.

News24 reported that party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela denied Zuma's illness, saying, "Why do people like lying? The former president did not have to appear in court on Monday for a 15-minute judgment. People think moving a president from one location to another is easy logistically. Naturally, people want him to be everywhere, but he can't be."