WATCH: Police turned away outside Zuma's Nkandla home

Tensions are rising as the midnight deadline for his arrest looms.

National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole and Police Minister Bheki Cele have until midnight on Wednesday to arrest Zuma in the absence of any correspondence by the Constitutional Court. 

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Sitole and Cele earlier sent a letter to the apex court to inquire about the impact of Zuma’s legal challenges on the order to arrest him, should he fail to hand himself over to authorities. 

On Wednesday afternoon, at the gate of Zuma's homestead, a handful of MK Vets stood guard and warned journalists not to approach. 

A confrontation took place between the group and members of the police who attempted to enter the homestead.

The MK Vets were adamant that no persons or vehicle should enter he property. 

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Journalists who had attempted to come close to the gate were also threatened.

Meanwhile, its understood that Cele is already in KwaZulu-Natal and could possibly lead a delegation through the gates of Nkandla.