Mchunu back in ad hoc committee hot seat as Mdluli seeks to testify

By Johnathan Paoli

Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing allegations of political interference and corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system is set for another dramatic week when proceedings resume on Tuesday morning.

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu will continue giving evidence, while former Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli has formally requested to testify before the committee.

Evidence leader and senior counsel Norman Arendse told members of parliament (MPs) at the close of last week’s session that he would require more time to complete leading Mchunu’s evidence.

“We will continue with Minister Mchunu’s testimony on Tuesday, and MPs can then begin their questioning on Wednesday,” Committee chairperson Soviet Lekganyane declared.

The committee has been examining the reasons behind Mchunu’s decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) and broader issues of internal SAPS instability.

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