By REGINALD KANYANE
13 November 2025 – The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has suspended its proceedings today following unsatisfactory testimony from Cedrick Nkabinde, Chief of Staff in the Office of the suspended Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu.
During the hearing, Nkabinde was unable to provide clarity on key matters, including the sequence of events relating to his contact with North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi. The committee found the evidence presented to be inconsistent and lacking in accuracy, particularly regarding matters that could have been easily verified through the Minister’s official diary.
The Chairperson of the Committee, Soviet Lekganyane stated that the quality of the witness’s evidence rendered it impossible for the committee to continue with the day’s proceedings. Lekganyane said the witness failed to provide clear and truthful responses to straightforward questions.
“Despite his senior position, he could not confirm basic calendar details and demonstrated no intention to be forthright with the committee. The committee resolved to discontinue the proceedings for the day and will consider rescheduling Nkabinde’s appearance at a later stage.
“The Parliamentary Legal Services team has been requested to advise on any potential consequences arising from the witness’s conduct before the committee,” he said.
Lekganyane further said the committee remains committed to executing its mandate in a thorough, fair and transparent manner. He added that they expect all witnesses appearing before them to uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
“The work of this committee is undertaken in the interests of the people of South Africa, and we will not allow the process to be undermined by unprepared or untruthful testimony,” concluded Lekganyane.
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