Cape Town – First he said he knew student leader Mcebo Dlamini very well, then a few days later the state security minister backtracked on the extent of their relationship.

Now, minister David Mahlobo will have to face the powers and privileges committee to explain if he lied to Parliament in November.

The Speaker’s office announced in Parliament’s announcements, tablings and committee report papers on Wednesday that the matter had officially been referred to the committee.

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