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Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela has opened an investigation into publicly funded construction works at the private residence of President Jacob Zuma.
Madonsela says her office is preparing for an investigation, after an official complaint was made a few months ago.
She says Democratic Alliance parliamentary leader, Lindiwe Mazibuko also made a complaint last week.
Madonsela says because of their resource constraints, the investigation hasn't gone further than contacting the presidency.
On Friday, the department of Public Works said the upgrades at Zuma's residence were similar to those of former presidents.
So far, high security fences had been erected, roads in the area had been upgraded and local fire fighting services had been developed for helipads.
Reports have estimated the cost of the work to be between R203 million and R238 million.
