South Africa's President Zuma hospitalised

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma is in hospital for tests following a bout of exhaustion.

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has been admitted to hospital for tests following a bout of exhaustion, his office says.

"Doctors are satisfied with his condition," his office said in a statement on Saturday without giving details.

Zuma's spokesman Mac Maharaj told AFP the president has been advised to get some rest, but "there is no cause for concern. It's a case of exhaustion."

On Friday Zuma "was advised to rest following a demanding election and transition program to the new administration," said the presidency.

"It's been a hectic period and there has been a need for some rest," added Maharaj.

Two weeks ago, Zuma, 72, was sworn in for a second term after his African National Congress (ANC) party won the May 7 elections with an overwhelming 62 per cent of the vote.


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