Mkhwanazi took it personally when I reported him: Kohler-Barnard

Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Dianne Kohler-Barnard says she believes that the reason she became unpopular with KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was because she once reported him to the Public Protector.

She was questioned about why she thinks Mkhwanazi would accuse her of sharing classified intelligence information without permission.

Kohler-Barnard was testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system.

“While everyone knew his expertise in the field was unparalleled, no one was really sure about his administrative ability which of course is a major part of such a role and of course as far with any new appointment, I gave him the benefit of the doubt. But I fear issues started arising and I ended up reporting him from the Public Protector and suggesting that he be removed from that position. I think that I have done similar job in many people where I thought there was any ill-doing. But I think he took it very personal. That’s the only reason that I can think of.”