South African President Jacob Zuma has refused to resign despite a damning ruling by the country's constitutional court in relation to state funds used to upgrade his private home. The court ruled that President Zuma violated the constitution when he spent $16million of public money to upgrade his private home.
In an address to the nation, President Zuma said: "I respect the court's judgement and will abide by it. I didn't set out to deliberately violate the constitution which is the supreme law of the Republic."
"My intention was not in pursuit of corrupt ends or to use state funds to benefit me or my family, the matter has caused a lot of frustration and confusion for which I apologize on my behalf and on the behalf of government, let us use the judgement to build and further strengthen our democracy."
President Jacob Zuma confirmed that he will pay back the money which was used to upgrade his private home, such as a swimming pool and amphitheater.
In an address to the nation, President Zuma said: "I respect the court's judgement and will abide by it. I didn't set out to deliberately violate the constitution which is the supreme law of the Republic."
"My intention was not in pursuit of corrupt ends or to use state funds to benefit me or my family, the matter has caused a lot of frustration and confusion for which I apologize on my behalf and on the behalf of government, let us use the judgement to build and further strengthen our democracy."
President Jacob Zuma confirmed that he will pay back the money which was used to upgrade his private home, such as a swimming pool and amphitheater.
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