An inquiry by the South
African government has cleared President Jacob Zuma of abusing state
money to upgrade his private residence.
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| The improvements at Nkandla included a swimming pool and cattle enclosure |
The improvements were needed for security reasons, said Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi.
A provisional report by South Africa's ombudsman is said to have urged Mr Zuma to repay some of the $20m (£12m) cost.
The refurbishment of his Nkandla home has turned into a major political controversy in South Africa.
It was one of the reasons why Mr Zuma was booed at the
memorial service of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black
president, in Johannesburg last week, correspondents say.
Many people accuse their leaders of leading lavish
lifestyles, while they continue to live in poverty nearly 20 years after
white minority rule ended.
BBC
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