It is reported by the South African portal News24.

The South African Constitutional Court on June 29 found Zuma guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to 15 months in prison.

Zuma, 79, was transferred from prison to a military hospital on August 6.

A week later, he underwent surgery.

At this time, Zuma's lawyers filed a petition for his medical parole. 

After his imprisonment, riots broke out in the country.