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KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
All MPs serving on the ad hoc committee looking into allegations of corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS) says it’s importance cannot be underestimated.
The committee will look into the allegations of threats to national security made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, last month.
It has to table its report to the National Assembly by the 31st of October which will include a view on how to improve policing and governance in SAPS.
Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF) Leigh-Ann Mathys reminded all attending the meeting of their task.
“This is probably a once-off. It’s going to be a historical ad hoc committee on what we are doing here, so we do need to have the highest structures, or the highest level of staff here in the meeting,” she says.
Parliament’s legal team has until the close of business, tomorrow to circulate the updated terms of reference for the ad hoc committee to investigate allegations of threats to national security discussed by the committee today.
[WATCH] Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee that is probing claims of corruption and political interference in the criminal and security cluster has begun its work. This follows allegations by KZN Police Commissioner Lt. Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi last month. pic.twitter.com/7jlEQfnGG7
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The committee will meet virtually on Monday to finalise the terms of reference.
Some of the proposals include invitations to all witnesses, including those currently incarcerated. Witnesses will be allowed to have their lawyers present.
The committee will be able to engage a forensic investigator, call for assistance from the Auditor-General, Public Protector, Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).
The African National Congress’ (ANC) Khusela Sangoni shared some of her party’s submissions.
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Parliament’s police and justice committees are set to meet to review a draft report concerning allegations made by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Lulama Matya reports. pic.twitter.com/QFkoK0A0Rm— SABC News (@SABCNews) July 22, 2025
“It is our view that the committee does not possess powers to investigate, in the true meaning of the word. We understand though that word emanates from a motion adopted by the house. The word “investigate” raises some questions. Our understanding is that this process is inquisitorial in its nature; it is fact finding,” says Sangoni.
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