Didiza says Parliament considering Mkhwanazi’s allegations

Didiza said the allegations presented by Mkhwanazi are being considered for debate by the National Assembly.

National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, has noted with concern allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of political interference in the police.

Didiza said the allegations presented by Mkhwanazi at the weekend, regarding security matters that she says have “implications for the country’s national security”, are being considered for debate by the National Assembly.

She said the chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, has also sought guidance on how to address the matter going forward.

“The Speaker has since received two letters from political parties requesting a snap debate on the issues raised by General Mkhwanazi, in accordance with the Rules of the National Assembly,” said Parliament spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo.

Didiza said she welcomes the president’s undertaking to engage with the matter.

“We welcome the statement by the President indicating that he will address this matter upon his return from the BRICS meeting in Rio de Janeiro.”