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No way to avoid buying Zuma a new jet – Minister

Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula

26th May 2016

By: News24Wire

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Getting a new presidential jet seems to be unavoidable, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said in Parliament on Wednesday.

"It seems to me, honourable members, this is a matter we have to talk about and agree on and close it,'' she said in Parliament.

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"There is no way right now the defence force can avoid buying a VVIP (jet)," she said to howls of disdain from the opposition benches.

"I'm sure your former president before democracy used to fly SAA," she retored, turning towards the Democratic Alliance.

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"There is no way we can avoid this because in the first instance, we must ensure the principal is safe."

There have been growing suggestions that President Jacob Zuma needs a new VVIP jet after reports that his current set of wings breaks down occasionally.

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