🚨 BREAKING UPDATE: MINENHLE MAKHANYA ORDERED TO REPAY R147.2 MILLION
PRETORIA, South Africa — The Special Tribunal has ordered former Nkandla project architect Minenhle Makhanya to repay R147.2 million to the National Treasury over losses linked to the controversial security upgrades at former President Jacob Zuma’s private residence in Nkandla.
The tribunal found that Makhanya’s appointment to the project was unlawful and that he authorised work that went beyond what was required for security purposes.
The Nkandla project was initially approved at an estimated cost of R27.9 million, but the costs later ballooned to more than R216 million.
The ruling adds another chapter to the long-running Nkandla saga, which became one of the most controversial public-spending issues during Zuma’s presidency.
📌 Key figures:
💰 Repayment ordered: R147.2 million
🏗️ Initial approved cost: R27.9 million
📈 Final project cost: More than R216 million
What do you think about the tribunal’s ruling? 👇
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