In October 2012 I ordered an investigation into the conduct and management of the security upgrades at the President’s residence in Nkandla – in response to public concern that the cost estimates being mentioned seemed excessive, and allegations that the President had used State resources to build his private residence.

The Task Team submitted their report in January 2013. Because the report contained details related to security aspects of the upgrade and posed a potential risk to the security of the President, I therefore decided to classify the report as Top Secret. I then referred it to Parliament for guidance as to what appropriate steps needed to be followed.

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Report by the Department of Public Works