Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Ready To Testify At Parliamentary Inquiry On Tuesday

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, will testify before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Tuesday, October 7. His appearance follows allegations he raised during a July media briefing.

Committee Chairperson Soviet Lekganyane confirmed Mkhwanazi’s scheduled testimony during a Friday sitting, saying: “On October 7, Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi appears before us.” The police chief had initially been expected to testify in September, but his session was postponed after consultations with evidence leaders.

The inquiry resumes as the Madlanga Commission takes a break until October 13. This adjournment followed Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo’s inability to complete his testimony due to illness.

Evidence Leaders Outline Inquiry Process Including Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Readiness

Evidence leader Advocate Norman Arendse, SC, confirmed that Mkhwanazi’s statement had been circulated to committee members, although some documents caused delays. “We still fall within the three or four-day period to make the statement available to the committee,” Arendse noted.

He further cautioned MPs against leaking information: “We need to emphasise that when we make these statements available to the members, they are under embargo and are confidential. Members are not allowed to make any disclosure until we have led evidence.”

Arendse explained that the inquiry will begin with Lekganyane introducing the committee, followed by his own opening statement. General Mkhwanazi will then take an oath before giving his testimony. Questioning from MPs will begin on the second day, with opportunities for further re-examination if required.

Line-Up of Witnesses and Security Preparations

Arendse said National Commissioner Fannie Masemola is scheduled to testify on Thursday, followed by Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, former minister Bheki Cele, Acting Minister Firoz Cachalia, and deputy ministers in the following week.

The committee will later decide on whether or not additional witnesses should be called.

Meanwhile, Parliament’s Chief of Security, Samson Shitlabane, assured that security measures are in place for the hearings at the Good Hope Chamber.

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“We are able to say we are ready to resume in terms of security arrangements with the Ad Hoc Committee in terms of the venue at Good Hope Chamber. It is already a secured venue,” Shitlabane said.

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