Fadiel Adams' laptop malfunction claims dismissed by Parliament
Parliament challenges MP Fadiel Adams' claims of a malfunctioning laptop, revealing discrepancies in his testimony at the Madlanga Commission that could impact his credibility.
Parliament has dismissed claims made by MP Fadiel Adams that his laptop has been malfunctioning for the past 18 months. During a testimony to the Madlanga Commission, Adams alleged that his laptop was freezing daily and unable to respond to emails from the commission. However, after reviewing records from its ICT Service Desk, Parliament found no evidence to support his claims of ongoing technical issues or hardware failures.
Adams stated that his laptop freezing prevented him from addressing correspondence, but Madlanga questioned how he could fulfill his role as a Member of Parliament with such difficulties. The Madlanga Commission expressed concern over Adams' late submission of a sworn statement on October 25, 2025, which only arrived after 9pm the night before his scheduled appearance.
This delay left the commission and legal teams with insufficient time to review his evidence and prepare for questioning. The Madlanga Commission subsequently postponed Adams' testimony to August 19 to allow for more thorough preparation.
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