Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating police corruption has resumed its hearings following a prolonged adjournment, which was triggered by concerns over the testimony of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Proceedings were initially suspended after committee members raised objections to the documentation submitted by Mkhwanazi. Lawmakers argued that his statement—a supplementary version rather than an original affidavit—did not meet the required standard for formal testimony. A further dispute arose over evidence submitted by the committee’s evidence leader, Norman Arendse, which included excerpts from Mkhwanazi’s submissions to the separate Madlanga Commission. Committee members maintained that their inquiry was not subordinate to the Commission’s and insisted on an original statement for their own proceedings.
Mkhwanazi’s return to the parliamentary inquiry comes two weeks after he appeared before the Madlanga Commission to elaborate on allegations he first made in July.
Before administering the oath to Mkhwanazi, Committee Chairperson Soviet Lekganyane addressed the chamber. “The senior counsel has consulted with Commissioner Mkhwanazi and is satisfied that the document presented to the Ad Hoc Committee meets our expectations,” Lekganyane stated.
The committee is continuing its investigation into alleged misconduct within the South African Police Service, a process that has garnered significant public interest amid growing concerns over accountability and transparency in law enforcement.
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