Zuma to repay mansion upgrade funds

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has agreed to repay some of the $23m (£15m) the government controversially spent on upgrading his private rural home. In 2014, a report by the public protector said Zuma had “benefited unduly” from the upgrades. Mr Zuma said the auditor-general and finance minister should determine how much he should repay […]

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has agreed to repay some of the $23m (£15m) the government controversially spent on upgrading his private rural home.
In 2014, a report by the public protector said Zuma had “benefited unduly” from the upgrades.
Mr Zuma said the auditor-general and finance minister should determine how much he should repay to end the dispute.
The announcement comes a week before a constitutional hearing on the matter.
The refurbishment of the residence in Zuma’s home province of KwaZulu-Natal, has turned into a major political controversy in South Africa.