13 officials to face Nkandla music, but no moves to get Zuma

13 officials to face Nkandla music, but no moves to get Zuma
Madibeng Business Forum will help President Jacob Zuma to pay back R7.8 million used at his Nkandla residence in KwaZulu-Natal

Thirteen officials, some of whom sat on the committee that decided who to award the Nkandla refurbishment contracts to, have been charged in an internal disciplinary hearing for maladministration related to the R246 million upgrades to President Jacob Zuma’s rural homestead.

The Special Investigating Unit, which conducted its own investigations into the Nkandla upgrades scandal, recommended to Public Works the names of officials to be charged in connection with the saga.

They are facing charges related to procurement irregularities and transgressing provisions of the Public Finance Management Act and failure to follow supply chain prescripts.

…He did not mention any moves to get Zuma – who has denied benefiting form the upgrades – to pay back some of the money as recommended by Madonsela…

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