Parly's ad hoc committee to look at more than just corruption in criminal justice system - Arendse

Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating police corruption has kicked of its hearings, with Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi first in the witness chair.

The hearings started with an opening statement by evidence leader, Advocate Norman Arendse, before Mkhwanazi took an oath.

Arendse reminded members of the scope of the inquiry, which will mainly look at political interference, as well as a questionable R360 million healthcare tender involving alleged crime kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala.
 
"This ad hoc committee's focus addresses specific areas defined by its terms of reference, namely to investigate potential political interference, interrogating potentially corrupt relationships involving Minister Senzo Mchunu, Brown Mogotsi and Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala."

Arendse said the committee would look at more than just corruption in the criminal justice system, but must also focus on parliamentary oversight.
 
"Our inquiry must also consider whether its own oversight mechanisms have been effective in addressing these issues."