Nkandla architect Minenhle Makhanya ordered to repay over R147 million for unlawful upgrades
The Special Tribunal has ordered Nkandla project architect Minenhle Makhanya to repay over R147 million to the National Treasury after finding his appointment and contract with the Department of Public Works was invalid.
The Special Tribunal has ordered former President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla residence architect, Minenhle Makhanya, to personally repay over R147 million to the National Treasury. This ruling follows a lengthy investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into procurement irregularities and excessive expenditure linked to the Nkandla project.
Judge K Pillay found that Makhanya's appointment and the contract concluded with the department were invalid and of no force and effect, as they did not comply with constitutional procurement requirements, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), or the department's Supply Chain Management Policy. The tribunal acknowledged that Makhanya was not the only person involved in the project, but held him personally responsible for ensuring that the Department of Public Works did not incur fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
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