DA, MKP unhappy with administrative confusion in Parly Saps committee

The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) have called for immediate resolution of all outstanding administrative and procedural issues so the Parliament's ad hoc committee, which is investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

The committee was forced to adjourn on Tuesday following heated arguments between Members of Parliament.

The proceedings broke down over a dispute regarding whether Mkhwanazi's submitted statement was an original document or a copy of his earlier testimony to the Madlanga Commission.

DA Deputy Spokesperson on Police Ian Cameron said the delays damage Parliament's credibility and question its commitment to accountability.

He said the "mismanagement of the committee" undermines its mandate, as well as public confidence in Parliament.

"It is deeply frustrating that basic procedural matters, which should have been resolved before the committee convened, are only now being addressed. These preventable delays waste valuable time and raise serious questions about Parliament's commitment to accountability and transparency," Cameron said.

MKP MP David Skosana claimed that the legal team "embarrassed" the Ad Hoc Committee and said their "mistakes" must be corrected.

He stressed that the committee is not a support arm of the Madlanga Commission and must have its own verified statements to ensure accountability.

"…this statement needs to be proper and for us to be able to begin our work and make sure that all the those who have transgression are called to account. We need to make sure that all the shenanigans which general Mkhwanazi have spoken about in July are attended to," he said.