South Africa: Ministry Defends Zuma's Appointment

Johannesburg — President Jacob Zuma's daughter Thuthukile was appointed chief of staff at the department of telecommunications and postal services after consideration of her "capacity" for the position, the department said on Friday.

"Thuthukile Zuma's appointment... is consistent with the rules and regulations governing the appointment of people in government ministries," spokesman Siya Qoza said in a statement.

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