Jacob Zuma: Alive or in hospital, how much does his MK Party need him?

Former president Jacob Zuma, 84, was admitted to hospital just less than a month before the 4 November local government elections. Could his absence scupper the chances of his fledgeling uMkhonto weSizwe Party to get into municipalities?  

Jacob Zuma: Alive or in hospital, how much does his MK Party need him?
Former president Jacob Zuma, 84, was admitted to hospital just less than a month before the 4 November local government elections. Could his absence scupper the chances of his fledgeling uMkhonto weSizwe Party to get into municipalities?