Madonsela spoke on the sidelines of the “Truth Be Told” Conference held at the Rhema Bible Church in Johannesburg.
Her office found Zuma and his family benefitted unduly from the extravagant upgrades.
Mandonsela says while the Nkandla saga has caused damage to the president and the country’s reputation, not all hope should be lost.
“I don’t think it was irreparable damage. I think the president paying a portion of the money has been part of that healing process and part of correcting the wrong.”
