By Johnathan Paoli
Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing allegations of corruption and criminal infiltration within the criminal justice system has adopted a revised timetable, with hearings set to resume next week Wednesday and at least six key witnesses expected to testify before the inquiry concludes its work in February.
The committee met virtually on Wednesday to finalise its proposed programme, consider recommendations on public participation and assess progress made by its legal team.
Committee chairperson Soviet Lekganyane confirmed that the inquiry, established to investigate allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has been granted a second and final extension until 20 February, placing pressure on MPs to conclude hearings and compile a credible final report within weeks.
“The revised programme will determine whether we finish strong or fall short. This may not be the last meeting, given the scale of work still ahead and the urgency to conclude
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