MKP asks Parliament to ensure safety of Ad Hoc Committee members

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) expressed their concern over the safety of members serving on the Ad Hoc Committee after MP Vusi Shongwe was hijacked, kidnapped, robbed and threatened on Wednesday night.

[AD-HOC COMMITTEE]: Hon. Thulani Shongwe came in with the second round of questions for #VusimuziMatlala, at the #AdHocCommittee this afternoon.

Watch below. pic.twitter.com/VI1AIB0JjC

— MK Party in Parliament (@MKParliament) November 27, 2025

MKP national spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlela, confirmed that the incident took place at 10pm.

Shongwe’s captures released him a few hours later. They allegedly took three of his cellphones and a substantial amount of money.

WATCH | Nhlamulo Ndlela, MKP national spokesperson, confirms MP Vusi Shongwe was hijacked and kidnapped from 10pm to 3am. His devices and money were taken. He is safe, though shaken. pic.twitter.com/P8IzkXieOI

— SABC News (@SABCNews) November 28, 2025

In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza, the party says this incident underscores the urgent need for security measures to be enhanced to ensure the safety of the Ad Hoc committee members.

MKP Chief Whip Colleen Makhubele says Parliament’s delay or failure to address the threats puts its members at risk.

Makhubele asked Didiza to provide a written response on how they will address the safety concerns raised.

[MEDIA STATEMENT]: MK PARTY STATEMENT DEMANDING URGENT SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES IN LIGHT OF THE SAFETY CONCERNS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE AD-HOC COMMITTEE. pic.twitter.com/sZ0HkjoDB5

— uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (Official) (@MkhontoweSizwex) November 28, 2025