# The spokesperson for the Jacob Zuma Foundation, Mzwanele Manyi, has criticised the intense media coverage of the former president’s hospitalisation. In a post on X, Manyi questioned the attention given to Zuma compared with Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s reported illness. Manyi accused the media of fuelling speculation and public anxiety. He called for Zuma’s privacy and dignity to be respected while he recovers. President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that Zuma is receiving medical treatment, but has not disclosed details of his condition.
Foundation slams media for coverage of Zuma’s health [SOUND]