Nkandla submission: Zuma's latest excuse doesn't sell
18 July 2014
The DA has today received a response from the acting Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Lechesa Tsenoli MP, following my letter to Ms Mbete requesting clarity on what steps would be taken by Parliament to ensure President Zuma submitted his response to the Public Protector's Nkandla Report immediately (see below).
Mr Tsenoli has noted that he has received a letter from the President, included in Parliament's Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports (ATC) document today. The President has now made the fact that he was abroad the reason for his delay, and he has committed to submitting the final report upon his return.
This is completely bizarre. It is neither an excuse, nor can it be accepted in any way.
The President returned from Brazil yesterday, and is currently in the Eastern Cape attending a Mandela Day event. What is he still waiting for?