Remedial work underway over Zuma's Nkandla matter: S. African presidency

South Africa's presidency says remedial work is underway regarding the repayment of public money improperly used in security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma's private home.

The country's top court ruled late last month that Zuma violated the constitution by ignoring orders for him to repay some of the state funds spent on renovations at his residence in Nkandla.

Presidential spokesperson Bongani Majola said on Friday that the repayment would be done after the National Treasury worked out the amount.

"The National Treasury is currently seized with the matter," said Majola.

Letters of reprimand have been sent to the ministers involved in the Nkandla matter, including Minister of Public Works, Thulas Nxesi, former Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa, former Minister of Public Works, Geof Doidge, according to Majola.

Zuma has said he would abide by the court ruling.

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela in March last year ordered Zuma to repay the money following reports that a swimming pool, cattle enclosure, chicken run, amphitheatre and visitor center as upgrades to his home were not related to security. Endit