SA opposition lays Zuma charges
South Africa's main opposition party has laid corruption charges against the president over the use of state money to improve his private rural residence.
The move follows a report by South Africa's top corruption fighter accusing President Jacob Zuma of unethical conduct over the upgrade.
The changes to Mr Zuma's private home, including a pool and cattle enclosure, cost taxpayers about $23m (£13.8m).
Police are now obliged to investigate the Democratic Alliance's complaint.
It will then be passed on to the National Prosecuting Authority which will decide whether there is a formal case to answer.
The refurbishment of the residence in Nkandla, in Mr Zuma's home province of KwaZulu-Natal, has turned into a major political controversy in South Africa as the country approaches elections in May.
BBC
The move follows a report by South Africa's top corruption fighter accusing President Jacob Zuma of unethical conduct over the upgrade.
The changes to Mr Zuma's private home, including a pool and cattle enclosure, cost taxpayers about $23m (£13.8m).
Police are now obliged to investigate the Democratic Alliance's complaint.
It will then be passed on to the National Prosecuting Authority which will decide whether there is a formal case to answer.
The refurbishment of the residence in Nkandla, in Mr Zuma's home province of KwaZulu-Natal, has turned into a major political controversy in South Africa as the country approaches elections in May.
BBC