Question NW624 to the Minister of Public Works

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05 May 2016 - NW624

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Dlamini, Mr MM to ask the Minister of Public Works

(1) What amount has his department spent on maintenance of the homestead of the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, in Nkandla in the (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15 financial years; (2) does his department have employees posted at the homestead of the President in Nkandla on a full- or part-time basis; if so, for what reason?

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works

(1) The Department of Public Works (DPW) did not spend any money on maintenance of the homestead of Mr JG Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa, during the (a) 2012-2013, (b) 2013-14, and (c) 2014-15 financial years;

(2) There are four general workers (employed on a contract for three years) at the President’s homestead at Nkandla. Their main duties are to maintain the gardens at the State Domestic Facilities adjacent to the President’s homestead. These are facilities that are used mainly the South African Police Services (SAPS).

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