Nkandla, Private residence in Nkandla, South Africa

Nkandla is a residential compound in KwaZulu-Natal composed of several structures spread across spacious grounds. The complex includes living quarters, administrative buildings, and security facilities serving different functions.

Zuma's family began private construction at Nxamalala Farm in 2008, building three new houses. After his 2009 election as President, the Department of Public Works added a helipad, underground bunkers, a firepool, a chicken-run and fencing, spending over R246 million. Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's March 2014 report found he benefited unduly; the Constitutional Court ruled he violated the Constitution, and he repaid R7.81 million in September 2016.

The land belongs to the Ingonyama Trust, administered through Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini for the benefit of its occupants. Zuma was born and raised on Nxamalala Farm here, and the homestead is known in Zulu as Ikhaya laseNkandla. The 2008 construction of three new houses was carried out by the family with personal funds.

The compound is private and not open to public visitors, with strict security measures surrounding the grounds. Access is only possible with prior authorization under specific circumstances.

The land belongs to the Ingonyama Trust, administered through Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini on behalf of the state for its occupants. The compound stands on Nxamalala Farm, where Jacob Zuma was born and raised, and covers 3.83 hectares.