South Africa: Statement Following Release of Public Protector Final Report Into Security Upgrades in Nkandla

press release

The African National Congress is relieved that the Public Protector's Final Report into the security upgrades at the private residence of the President of the Republic of South Africa, President Zuma, has finally been released to the public. The African National Congress also notes the preliminary response by Government on this matter.

The timing of the release of the report remains a source of concern in terms of the disruptive effect it will have on the election campaign of all parties. We have already observed from the reaction of many of the opposition parties that the report has provided some ammunition to many of these parties that have nothing to offer to the electorate. The ANC condemns the mischievous and downright false assertions by some political pundits and opposition politicians that the ANC intends to either ignore the Public Protector's report or undermine the validity of her findings. We are asking everyone to subject the Report to objective assessment and make informed judgement about it.

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