The DA welcomes the decision by Public Protector, Adv. Thuli Mandonsela, to investigate the upgrading of President Zuma's Nkandla home, following my request last week. This is the first of many investigations that will need to be initiated to ensure that the President is held fully accountable for his exorbitant and unnecessary cash splurge of taxpayer's money.
Further reports in the City Press today show that the upgrades at Nkandla are just the tip of the ice berg. It is estimated that a further R981 million will also be spent for upgrades at the ministerial complex at Bryntirion in Pretoria, with R100 million being spent on a new VIP residence alone. I will write to the Public Protector and ask that her investigation be extended to also include these upgrades.
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