SAPS CFO rejects Mchunu’s claim that PKTT was a waste of resources

By Johnathan Paoli

The ad hoc committee investigating allegations against the South African Police Service (SAPS) resumed its hearings at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre on Tuesday, with SAPS Chief Financial Officer Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane delivering extensive testimony that sharply contrasted with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s claims about the financial burden of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).

The session began with customary formality as committee chairperson, Soviet Lekganyane, individually greeted each member.

Kgosi Mampuru Area Commissioner Emmanuel Khoza welcomed MPs to the temporary parliamentary precinct, assuring them they were “safe” and free to proceed with their work. 

Advocate Lerato Zikalala led Dimpane through her career and role within SAPS. 

She explained that the national commissioner functions as the accounting officer, while she oversees the entire SAPS budget, financial statements, compensation, and internal controls.

She stressed that she does not take operational decisions, nor does she award contracts, her role