Jailed Jacob Zuma to attend brother's funeral

Jacob Zuma

Former South African president Jacob Zuma sits in the dock of the High Court of Pietermaritzburg. PHOTO | AFP

By  AFP

What you need to know:

  • The funeral for Zuma's brother Michael is expected to take place later on Thursday in Nkandla, where Zuma is particularly popular.
  • Zuma's brother died aged 77 after a long illness, according to local media.

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