Here’s a brief guide to the top gifts declared by Jacob Zuma after a short delay:

1. Blue pajamas (as well as two bathrobes, two sets of bedsheets, two jackets, two pairs of sunglasses, two leather bags and a tie) from Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Did the note say “From one playa to another”?
2. Use of a property in Morningside, Durban courtesly of businessman Abdul Malek. Is the official residence not good enough?
3. A trip for Sun City for two wives as guests of Yvonne Chaka Chaka. Too good to turn down.
4. A “multi-coloured” carpet from Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak. The jet is now obsolete?
5. A foot spa for Ma Ntuli from British first lady, Cherie Blair. Perfect after a hard day opening Parliament.
6. A lamp shade for Ma Ntuli from Michelle Obama. Yep, a lamp shade.
7. A rose blowl and flowers from “Ramos”.
8. Oranges, olives, honey and fresh dates from Nomonde Mapetla, chairwoman of Khula Enterprise Finance. Fresh dates? Like he needs those.

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