By Simon Nare and Lungile Ntimba
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has assigned three committees to urgently look into allegations of political interference levelled against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.
The order follows explosive revelations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkwanazi, who revealed at the weekend how Mchunu allegedly used his political influence to disband a task team investigating political killings.
Mkwanazi shocked the nation by associating the minister with alleged killer Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
Didiza said in a statement on Wednesday that the portfolio committees on police, justice and constitutional development and the joint standing committee on intelligence should in terms of their respective mandates urgently consider the wide-ranging allegations revealed by Mkhwanazi and report back to the National Assembly.
“In relation to the debate requested by two political parties, the Speaker believes that it would not be appropriate to hold such a debate, as these allegations remain unsubstantiated
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