Minister Mapisa-Nqakula and Public Protector Madonsela on a visit to Nkandla

Loyiso Langeni
12 August 2013

Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula today accompanied Public Protector Thuli Madonsela on a visit to Nkandla. 

Last month President Jacob Zuma received a request from the Public Protector’s office to visit the Nkandla residence as part of the investigation by the Public Protector into the work done by government departments on the security upgrade of the residence. 

Special Advisor to Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Mike Ramagoma said the visit is essentially that of the Public Protector and except for the support that the Minister and the officials will give to her, they will allow her to proceed with her inspection.

Ramagoma added that the Public Protector and the government have agreed that the necessary care needs to be taken to ensure that security is not compromised while this inspection takes place.