Zuma Foundation accuses Public Works of neglecting Nkandla

The Jacob Zuma Foundation has criticized the Presidency and Department of Public Works and Infrastructure for neglecting maintenance at former President Zuma's residence, Nkandla. Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi claims the Zuma Foundation demands full implementation of government policies concerning former heads of state residences.

Manyi insists that Nkandla's upkeep should meet the standards of all other former presidents' residences under Cabinet policy. However, Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson rebuffs these allegations, stating that the department maintains security infrastructure for all former heads of state, but not the private residences. Macpherson emphasizes that the department's mandate does not extend to the maintenance of private residences, a matter ruled upon by the Constitutional Court and the Public Protector.