The release of public protector Thuli Madonsela's highly anticipated Nkandla report is being delayed by threats of legal action.The report examines the controversial R208-million upgrading of President Jacob Zuma's private home.
"At some stage we will release the report and whoever wants to take us to court must do so," Madonsela told The Times.
Zuma said in a television interview that he would abide by the report provided it was accurate.
Its release is expected on 1 March.
On Saturday, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said that communications regarding the use of taxpayers' money could have been handled better and that the scandal has dented South Africa's image.
"It has taken its toll on not only the image of the presidency but on the government and the whole country," said Motlanthe according to IOL News. "It has created doubt about our commitment to root out corruption."
DA parliamentary lead Lindiwe Mazibuko vowed to table a motion to impeach Zuma should the report implicate him in wrongdoing.
- iafrica
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