Zuma is one of more than 9,000 low-risk prisoners released in a scheme to free up space in South African prisons.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been released from prison due to overcrowding. On Friday, August 11, the BBC reports.
The former head of state had to serve a 15-month sentence for contempt of court.
Zuma is said to be one of more than 9,000 low-risk prisoners released under a scheme that began in April to reduce overcrowding in South African prisons.
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said the decision was made by the prison administration without any political interference and Zuma had nothing to do with it.
The 81-year-old politician was jailed in 2021 after he refused to testify before a commission that investigated financial fraud and nepotism during his presidency. However, he was released from prison for health reasons just two months after landing.
An appeals court ruled in November that the release was unlawful and ordered Zuma returned to prison to serve time. Last month, the Constitutional Court rejected an attempt to overturn the decision.
On June 29, the South African Constitutional Court sentenced Zuma to 15 months in prison for contempt of court. He refused to testify as part of the corruption investigation during his tenure between 2009 and 2018.
After the termination of Zuma, protests started in the country.
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Source: korrespondent
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