He has a presidential jet and vehicle convoys on standby, but the president wants seven more luxury cars permanently available – for his wives.
The Presidential Protection and Security Services are looking for a vehicle hire business that can provide a luxury vehicle available “at all times” in each of seven provinces, including in President Jacob Zuma’s home province of KwaZulu-Natal.
According to the tender document for the proposed contract, the vehicle must be a “luxury Class A1” sedan or 4x4. Examples of these were listed as a Mercedes-Benz S600; BMW 7 series; Audi A8 or A6; Mercedes-Benz ML; BMW X5 series; Audi Q7; Toyota Prado; Toyota Land Cruiser; or Nissan Pathfinder.
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