Police probe S. Africa president over home spending

Johannesburg (AFP) - South African police are investigating President Jacob Zuma over a $23 million taxpayer-funded refurbishment at his rural homestead, according to parliamentary papers.

In a written response to lawmakers published Monday, police confirmed that an investigation into spending at the property "has been initiated".

Zuma, who was reelected in May, has insisted that he had no knowledge of the work, including the construction of a swimming pool, private clinic and amphitheatre .... http://news.yahoo.com