President Jacob Zuma's office has announced its quick-fix plan to pay back money spent on upgrades to his Nkandla homestead. The property has captured public interest. A reported R248-million was spent on securing the site, but critics quibbled features seemingly unrelated to safety.
Drop under pressure? @PresidencyZA President Jacob Zuma's office announced a plan to douse the #Nkandla issue, but no amount decided upon
— Erin Bates (@ermbates) February 3, 2016
The President's Legal Advisor, Michael Hulley, says the Public Protector's report does not implicate Zuma in any wrongdoing. Hulley adds Zuma remains willing to pay, should the Minister of Finance and Auditor General determine that he owes the State and its citizens anything.
President Zuma proposes solution to Nkandla case https://t.co/Oei75rK4IR
— PresidencyZA (@PresidencyZA) February 3, 2016
The property Nkandla has captured public interest and punctuated political debates. In this video, news and political video reporter Erin Bates reflects on some of the finer details of the site, including an amphitheatre, firepool and chicken run.