{
  "id": 14027240,
  "title": "Zuma Foundation accuses Public Works of neglecting Nkandla",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/zuma-foundation-accuses-public-works-of-neglecting-nkandla",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T19:10:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/1168133-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi says the former president should receive the support.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zuma Foundation accuses Public Works of neglecting Nkandla.",
    "Foundation demands full implementation of government policies for former heads of state residences.",
    "Public Works Minister denies allegations, stating mandate does not cover private residences."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}