PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma’s son Edward has sharply rebuked his father’s critics who have called for a "proof of Nkandla payment".According to reports‚ Edward Zuma penned an open letter on Thursday‚ which also blamed the media for using his father’s name for "lucrative" reasons.He wrote that‚ under normal circumstances‚ the payment would have "heralded the full and final end to the matter".READ THIS: DA handbook aims to clip presidential wings"When President Zuma paid the R7.8m amount relating to the nonsecurity upgrades‚ true to form‚ the Nkandla matter received a new currency‚ instead of being received and perceived as a fossil that it is objectively‚" Edward Zuma said."Under normal circumstances‚ the payment would have heralded the full and final end to the matter as a lucrative media source."Following the Treasury’s announcement that Zuma had paid the amount stipulated‚ Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane was said it was important for Zuma to provide proof to the National Assemb...
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