Johannesburg – The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has confirmed that its president, former South African president Jacob Zuma, is in good health after undergoing a routine medical check-up.
In a media statement dated 7 October 2026, the party said Zuma attended the medical examination the previous day and was found to be healthy.
“The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (‘MK Party’) confirms that the MK Party’s President H.E President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma attended his routine medical check-up yesterday,” the party said.
“The President gets a full routine check-up twice a year.”
[MEDIA STATEMENT]:
STATEMENT ON THE HEALTH STATUS OF H.E PRESIDENT JACOB GEDLEYIHLEKISA ZUMA https://t.co/YIBVJ5MOJN
— uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (Official) (@MkhontoweSizwex) October 7, 2026
The party said there were no concerns about Zuma’s health following the examination, adding that he was “healthy and in good spirits”.
“We hereby confirm that he is healthy and in good spirits. His campaign programme will continue accordingly,” the statement said.
The confirmation comes as Zuma continues his political activities as leader of the MK Party, which was formed ahead of the 2024 general elections and has since become a significant political force in South Africa.
The party also clarified its communication arrangements, saying: “All Party communication is handled by the National Spokesperson, Cde Sifiso Mahlangu.”
The statement was issued by the MK Party’s communications department on 7 October 2026.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
