The Helen Suzman Foundation want an explanation from correctional services boss Arthur Fraser on the reasons behind his decision to place Jacob Zuma on medical parole after overruling the board.
The Helen Suzman Foundation launched a legal challenge in the High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday, saying the former president’s parole – which was granted last week – was unconstitutionally authorized.
Zuma only served two months of a 15-month jail term for contempt of court.
The medical parole advisory board had originally found his condition stable and declined the application brought by his doctors but that decision was overruled by Fraser.
“We have concerns as an organisation about whether the decision was taken in compliance with the relevant legislation and regulations, particularly as the medical parole advisory board did not recommend parole,” said the foundation’s Chelsea Ramsden.
Sources: EWN
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