Standoff at Nkandla - PICS

DA leader Helen Zille argues with police as she tries to go past their barricade and travel up the road to President Jacob Zuma's house at Nkandla. Photo: Sibusiso Ndlovu

DA leader Helen Zille argues with police as she tries to go past their barricade and travel up the road to President Jacob Zuma's house at Nkandla. Photo: Sibusiso Ndlovu

MK veterans lie in the road leading to Zuma's Nkandla home. They said they would protect it with their lives and would not allow Helen Zille access to the president's private residence. Photo: Sibusiso Ndlovu

Hundreds of ANC supporters blocked the road leading to President Jacob Zuma's house in Nkandla to prevent a DA delegation from entering. Picture: Sibusiso Ndlovu/The Mercury

Supporters of President Jacob Zuma prevent DA members from accessing the president's private residence. Picture: Patrick Mtolo/ The Mercury

DA party leaders walk toward the home of President Jacob Zuma after being denied entry by police officials in Nkandla. Picture: REUTERS/Rogan Ward

Police officers block DA leader Helen Zille from walking towards President Jacob Zuma's house in Nkandla. Picture: REUTERS/Rogan Ward

Supporters of President Jacob Zuma block the road near his home as DA members walk toward them in Nkandla. Picture: REUTERS/Rogan Ward

Supporters of President Jacob Zuma block the road near his home as DA members walk toward them in Nkandla. Picture: REUTERS/Rogan Ward