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Ad Hoc Committee on Mkhwanazi allegations to meet on housekeeping matters

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Picture: Soviet Lekganyane

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI  

27 April 2026 – The Ad Hoc Committee to investigate allegations made by the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is expected to meet tomorrow evening to discuss housekeeping matters, including correspondence from the Busisiwe Mkhwebane Foundation, Sarah-Jane Trent, as well as access to the Inspector-General of Intelligence’s report. The committee will also be presented with a draft report on its work thus far.

According to the chairperson of the committee, Soviet Lekganyane, the meeting will be held on the virtual platforms and YouTube. Lekganyane said the committee documents can be found on: https://www.parliament.gov.za/ad-hoc-committee-gen-mkhwanazis-allegations.

“The meeting will be held on Virtual Platform/YouTube on Tuesday at 5pm. Parliamentary committees are open to the media and the public. Journalists wishing to cover these meetings (including receiving links to virtual meetings) should send their cell phone numbers to Mlindi Mpindi on email mmpindi@parliament.gov.za for inclusion in the Parliamentary Communications Services WhatsApp Group, where such information is shared.

“Journalists must send these requests using their official email addresses (no private emails). Members of the public may follow sittings live on Parliament TV (DStv Channel 408), via live stream on Parliament YouTube channel and Twitter page on the links below,” he said.

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‘Sibiya’s comments are premature’

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Picture: Lieutenant General Shadrack Siniya

By BAKANG MOKOTO  

4 September 2025 – The Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee to investigate allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, Soviet Lekganyane, said he has noted media reports quoting Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya stating the date he will appear before the committee.

Lekganyane clarified that no final decision has yet been made regarding the list of witnesses and such decisions will be made collectively by the full committee.

Lekganyane said while Sibiya’s expressed willingness to testify is appreciated, his public comments are premature. He further said the committee has only approached potential witnesses to check their availability and ensure they have access to legal counsel if needed.

“The committee was categorical that the first official witness will be Kwazulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, whose public statements prompted the formation of the committee.

“We reaffirm the committee’s commitment to begin hearings, but stressed the importance of finalising all foundational and procedural preparations to ensure the committee’s success,” he said.

Lekganyane further said a meeting will be held tomorrow to finalise these arrangements.

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