The presidency confirmed President Jacob Zuma told Transport Minister S’bu Ndebele he could keep a controversial gift from a group of contractors as long as he stuck to the law.
The presidency’s Thabo Masebe said Zuma supported the decision. “The minister informed the president that under the circumstances he decided not to accept the gift and the president fully supports the decision. He also agrees with him that under the circumstances it is the most appropriate decision,” said Masebe.
Ndebele announced he would return the R1.1m Mercedes Benz S500 and several other items to the Vukuzakhe group of emerging contractors which holds government contracts worth R10bn.
Ndebele said the move was his decision and not an instruction from the head of state.
“After consultation with the President of South Africa and the office bearers of my political party, the ANC, who advised me to follow the procedures stipulated and after due consideration, I have nevertheless decided to return the gift,” said Ndebele.
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