Police crisis: Some of Parly's ad hoc committee members want Mkhwanazi subpoenaed to appear in Sept

CAPE TOWN - Some members of Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing police corruption are losing patience and want KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi subpoenaed to appear in September.

They say Mkhwanazi’s testimony and submission to Parliament should not be dependent on the Madlanga commission of inquiry, which is already engaging Mkhwanazi and getting his sworn statement.

The committee met on Wednesday to get another progress report on its preparations for the upcoming public hearings.

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The ad hoc committee met on Wednesday to continue its preparations for the public hearings, which are were meant to start at the end of September with Mkhwanazi as the first witness.

While the committee sent a letter to Mkhwanazi to appear on 6 September, he couldn’ make a commitment because of the Madlanga Commission.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said this was not an excuse and Parliament can’t be expected to wait and play second fiddle to the commission.

"Mkhwanazi must be subpoenaed because what Mkhwanazi said is important and cannot be postponed for a day. It’s very urgent."

Most parties agree that Mkhwanazi must be the first witness as agreed, but African National Congress (ANC) chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli said there as no need to subpoena him.

"I don't think we have reached a stage where we must subpoena because he’s not willing to come."

The committee agreed that Mkhwanazi must still be the first witness but expects to only have a hearing with him at the start of October.