Nkandla: Zuma v Madonsela – read their letters, make up your own mind

Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma is not a man of letters. More’s the pity. Were thus inclined, he’d realise it wasn’t the deed that felled the one-time leader of the Free World. America’s 37th President, Richard Milhous Nixon, was forced to resign because of the cover-up of a break-in to his political opponent’s offices at the Watergate Hotel. Pundits reckon a quick admission by underlings and remorse for their actions would have saved Nixon. And instead of being remembered as the caricature of a shifty politician with large facial appendages, he would now be charging $200 000 for a speaking engagement. President Zuma today responded to Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s letter about the massive overspending at his Nkandla residence. The telling part comes in paragraph 8 where Zuma writes: “Regarding whether or not I am liable for any repayments, I should not be a judge in my own case unless and to the degree I am institutionally compelled.” In other words, stuff off, I don’t answer to you and I have no intention of paying a cent. No contrition for plundering the public purse. No remorse. Just self-justification. Shades of the unlamented Richard Milhous Nixon. – AH

Click here to download Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s letter to President Zuma.

Click here to download President Zuma’s response to the Public Protector. 

 

GoHighLevel
gohighlevel gohighlevel login gohighlevel pricing gohighlevel crm gohighlevel api gohighlevel support gohighlevel review gohighlevel logo what is gohighlevel gohighlevel affiliate gohighlevel integrations gohighlevel features gohighlevel app gohighlevel reviews gohighlevel training gohighlevel snapshots gohighlevel zapier app gohighlevel gohighlevel alternatives gohighlevel price