EFF makes request for free venue to carry out Madlanga commission

JOHANNESBURG -The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have written a letter to the Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, calling for cheaper venue options for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry that will probe corruption and political interference within the criminal justice system.

The commission, set to begin this month, will investigate explosive allegations by KwaZulu- Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi implicating among other top officials, now- suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu

In its letter, the EFF argues the country has already spent too much money on previous commissions, including the state capture inquiry.

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EFF member of Parliament (MP) Mazwi Blose said they have offered alternatives.

“We are being proactive because we draw inspiration, or we draw lessons from the Zondo commission. We really wasted close to a billion rand of State money, that could have been utilised better in providing services for our people.”

Blose said they must find a venue that will not cost taxpayers money.

“Let's go find a venue which is not going to cost taxpayers money, and which is actually going to be free, because state institutions do have venues, we've got community halls, civic centres, public works, we've got facilities that must be made available.”

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