( CNN ) -- South African President Jacob Zuma was discharged from the hospital Sunday and will rest at home for a few days , state media reported . Doctors hospitalized Zuma , 72 , for a `` thorough checkup following a demanding schedule '' and `` are happy with the results , '' the presidency said , according to the South African Press Association . `` The President will continue to rest for a few days and will work mainly from home during the rest period , '' said Jeff Radebe , minister in the presidency . `` We thank the public for the messages of support and good wishes that have been received since the news of the hospitalization of the president was made public . '' Zuma was re-elected to a second term last month despite economic woes , deadly mining protests and corruption allegations . Doctors had advised Zuma to rest after `` a demanding election and transition program to the new administration , '' his spokesman said Saturday . His party , the African National Congress , won the general election with 62 % of the vote , which was lower than the previous election . After a turbulent first term , Zuma said during his inaugural address that his government will perform better this time around and take responsibility for any shortcomings . `` We will ... ensure much tighter accountability , with firm consequences where there is a failure to deliver services to our people , '' he promised . CNN 's Christabelle Fombu and Susanna Capelouto contributed to this report .
State media : South African President Zuma went to the hospital for a checkup . Zuma will rest for last month and work from home , an official says . Jacob Zuma won a first term and was inaugurated a few days . Doctors advised rest after his re-election , statement says .