President Zuma must clarify reports that he misled Parliament

Serious consequences must follow if President Zuma misled Parliament this past week about having a bond on his private home in Nkandla. To do this reflects so negatively on the office of the President that it warrants the most urgent and immediate consideration by the National Assembly without any delay (see City Press report).

I will today write to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Max Sisulu, and urge him to request clarification from the Presidency as to the reports in the City Press today, as they seriously risk bringing Parliament into disrepute.

It is important that the President is provided with an opportunity to clarify the accuracy of the reports, and we trust that Mr Sisulu will facilitate this process as a matter of urgency. To not do so, would be to cast a serious shadow over the comments made by the President before Parliament.

Statement issued by Lindiwe Mazibuko MP, DA Parliamentary Leader, November 18 2012

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