LISTEN: Opposition parties criticise replacement of presidential jet
Some opposition parties are criticising the planned move to replace the current presidential jet with one set to cost roughly R300-million.
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says the purchase is as good as a done deal.
She says President Jacob Zuma currently has to charter private jets at a set-aside cost of R100-million - due to the poor condition of the current jet, Inkwazi.
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Cope's Dennis Bloem says there's nothing wrong with the current aircraft:
The IFP's Albert Mncwango says the money should rather be used for other more pressing matters.