Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee Set to Unpack Mkhwanazi’s Explosive Claims of State Capture in Policing

Parliament’s National Security Committee Gears Up to Probe Explosive Mkhwanazi Allegations

Cape town - It’s all systems go for Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on National Security, which will begin hearings this week into shocking allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption, and political interference within South Africa’s criminal justice system.

The committee will open proceedings on Tuesday, with KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi set to be the first witness to testify over two days. His testimony is expected to set the tone for a high-stakes series of hearings that could reshape the public’s understanding of the country’s security apparatus.

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New Evidence and Expanded Testimony

Evidence leader Advocate Norman Arendse confirmed that Mkhwanazi’s written statement — embargoed until his appearance — differs substantially from the one he previously submitted to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

“It’s not the same statement that was before the Madlanga Commission,” Arendse explained. “There are a number of material differences and new matters included. We’ve tried to avoid repetition, but it incorporates references to his earlier testimony.”

The committee, supported by advocates Maria Mokhoaetsi and Lerato Zikalala, has been finalizing statements and preparing documentation to ensure MPs receive all evidence in advance.

After Mkhwanazi’s appearance, the committee may revise its list of 34 witnesses, reflecting any new information or leads that emerge during testimony.

Next Witnesses and Security Preparations

The week’s schedule will see National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola take the stand on Thursday and Friday, followed by General Shadrack Sibiya the following week.

The committee is also expected to hear from key political figures, including former Police Minister Bheki Cele, current Minister Senzo Mchunu (currently on leave), Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia, and both Deputy Ministers of Police.

Parliament’s Chief of Security, Lieutenant General Samson Shitlabane, has assured MPs that all security measures are in place to ensure smooth proceedings during what is anticipated to be a highly sensitive and politically charged investigation.

“We have made every provision for the safety and integrity of the process,” Shitlabane confirmed.

Madlanga Commission on Temporary Pause

Meanwhile, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which has been running parallel investigations into political interference and criminal infiltration, has adjourned hearings until 13 October due to commissioner commitments and a witness illness.

The overlap between the two bodies has drawn significant public attention, with many anticipating that evidence presented before Parliament could complement or expand on findings from the ongoing commission.

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High Stakes for Accountability

The upcoming week is expected to be pivotal, with Mkhwanazi’s testimony likely to expose further details about how politics and policing intersect at the highest levels of the state.

Analysts say the proceedings mark a critical test of parliamentary oversight and a potential turning point in the effort to restore confidence in South Africa’s security and intelligence structures.