Parliament Committee On Police Corruption Delays Terms Of Reference Adoption

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of police corruption has yet to finalise its terms of reference, raising concerns that the inquiry could face significant delays.

The committee was established after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made explosive claims last month, alleging that senior police leaders were complicit in covering up high-profile investigations into underworld figures in Gauteng.

Following these revelations, President Cyril Ramaphosa placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave to allow the inquiry to proceed without political interference.

Opposition Parties Criticise Slow Progress

Opposition parties have raised alarm over the committee’s inability to adopt its terms of reference after two meetings.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) warned that every day lost due to what it called “procedural wrangling” is another day the alleged corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues unchecked.

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DA MP Ian Cameron added: “Parliament cannot afford to waste time while criminal networks exploit the vacuum.”

ActionSA also expressed frustration with the process, writing to committee chairperson Soviet Lekganyane to register its disappointment. The party accused Lekganyane of mishandling the proceedings.

Pressure Mounts as Deadline Looms

Despite two sittings, members of the committee have not yet adopted the inquiry’s guiding framework. However, the committee is expected to finalise the terms of reference within the next two days.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema also weighed in, warning members not to derail the inquiry with political agendas.

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