The Government of South Africa has recieved heavy criticism from the Congress of the People (COPE), after words went round that they are planning to invest over R6 million(which is equivalent N14.5m) into building a statue of current President Jacob Zuma. The Party said that erecting a statue in honour of Jacob Zuma is a total waste of money, that the government should instead channel the funds to be use in erecting the statue into service delivery.



Dennis Bloem the spokesperson of the party said that Jacob Zuma has brought nothing but misery upon the people of South Africa, he added that the Government should channel the millions into job creation and youth empowerment projects, as he doesn't understand why there is a need for the statue of Zuma, as it is an insult to the poor citizens of the country.

"Zuma already built his own statue the day he looted money for Nkandla and we are saying this is enough. We cannot allow this government to continue wasting tax payers’ money. It must come to an end." Dennis was quoted as saying.

Speaking to News24 on Sunday, a spokesperson for Premier Supra Mahumapelo, Brian Setswambung, said that Cope was ill-informed and the figure of R6m was false.

"The noise about R6m is mind-boggling as the advert has not set any amount. We advise the Cope to revisit the advert and get their facts right."

Setswambung revealed that a request for proposals was advertised last weekend for a six-metre bronze statue of Zuma.

He said the department of arts and culture intended creating a JG Zuma capture site in Groot Marico, marking the arrest of the president while on his way to exile.

"This also serves to preserve our heritage and once completed the capture site will serve as a great tourist destination and will create jobs for locals in the area."


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