Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee is preparing to receive a progress report on its investigation into serious claims of corruption and political interference within the South African Police Service.
The inquiry was triggered by allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who accused senior figures of undermining the integrity of the criminal justice system. His testimony has fueled growing concern about deep-rooted problems within law enforcement.
The committee has voiced frustration after Mkhwanazi failed to appear before Parliament this week, despite being given a deadline to explain his absence. His claims have also prompted the establishment of a Judicial Commission of Inquiry, underscoring the gravity of the accusations.
The coming report is expected to shed light on the scale of the alleged misconduct and determine what further steps Parliament may take to confront corruption at the highest levels of policing.