Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says she will subject herself to any Parliamentary inquiry to answer to allegations of interference swirling around Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza on Wednesday directed the Police and Justice Committees to meet jointly to probe the surprising claims made by the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on Sunday.
On Thursday, the Democratic Alliance (DA) plans to lay a criminal complaint against Mchunu at the Cape Town police station.
Mmamoloko Kubayi
While Didiza said she won’t allow a snap debate on untested allegations, the Police and Justice committees should come together to probe Mkhwanazi’s explosive claims.
The Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence, which always meets in secret, will discuss the matter separately before the committees are expected to report their findings to the National Assembly.
In closing remarks during her budget vote debate on Wednesday, Kubayi praised Didiza for taking swift action.
“We will avail ourselves to face scrutiny. We are waiting to be guided by the head of state, who said he will be dealing with this matter.”
The African National Congress (ANC)’s Oscar Mathafa also supported the Speaker’s decision.
“A thorough inquiry should be undertaken to get to the bottom of these allegations. As such, we will not be drawn to enter the debate, because these allegations must be tested.”
Chairperson of the Police Committee Ian Cameron said he was taking legal advice to determine the best way for the committee to handle the matter.
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