South Africa’s jailed ex-leader Zuma to attend brother’s funeral

Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma (Shiraaz Mohamed/AP)

Former South African president Jacob Zuma was allowed to leave prison on Thursday to attend his brother’s funeral.

Zuma will be permitted to wear civilian clothes at the funeral and afterwards will return to the Estcourt prison in eastern South Africa, according to a statement issued by the correctional services department.