President Zuma never knowingly violated Constitution
“I wish to emphasise that I never knowingly or deliberately set out to violate the Constitution, which is the supreme law of the Republic.
“The finding by the court that my failure to comply with the remedial action taken against me by the Public Protector is inconsistent with the Constitution and therefore invalid, flows from the fact that I initially followed a different approach,” President Zuma said.
He said he did not act dishonestly with regards to the matter. “I wish to confirm in line with the findings of both the court and the Public Protector, that I did not act dishonestly or with any personal knowledge of the irregularities by the Department of Public Works with regards to the Nkandla project.
“The intention was not in pursuit of corrupt ends or to use state resources to unduly benefit me and my family. Hence I have agreed to pay for the identified items once a determination is made”.
Supply chain problems
1. Read more: President Zuma said he respected the judgement and will abide by it.
2. Read more: President Zuma never knowingly violated Constitution
3. Read more: He said the judgement has been very helpful.
4. Read more: Improving supply chain procedures
5. Read more: Criminal referrals sent to departments
6. Read more: President Zuma apologises to the nation
