Zuma Must Reverse Decision to Buy R4 Billion Jet, Says DA
The Democratic Alliance has asked President Jacob Zuma to reverse the decision to procure a private jet – reportedly at a cost of R4 billion – which was confirmed by the Minister of Defence on Wednesday. “Given our current economic climate and our country’s record high unemployment crisis, South Africa cannot afford to spend R4 […]
The Democratic Alliance has asked President Jacob Zuma to reverse the decision to procure a private jet – reportedly at a cost of R4 billion – which was confirmed by the Minister of Defence on Wednesday.
“Given our current economic climate and our country’s record high unemployment crisis, South Africa cannot afford to spend R4 billion on a luxury jet for the President which he simply does not need,” the DA said.
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula refused to disclose to parliament how much this new jet would cost, nor how much her department was willing to spend, “effectively giving her department a blank cheque”, said the DA.
“President Zuma ought to do the responsible thing and clarify this to the national via a public statement, and reverse the decision once and for all. Furthermore, as Head of State, President Zuma cannot claim that he has no authority over this decision.”
Zuma earlier in the year was quoted saying the decision to buy a plane had nothing to do with him.
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