No record of Fadiel Adams’ laptop claims, says parliament after Madlanga commission saga
Parliament's records did not substantiate Adams' account of consistent laptop failures.
Parliament has rejected claims made by National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader Fadiel Adams that his parliamentary laptop issues delayed his awareness of a notice implicating him before the Madlanga Commission. The NCC leader testified before the commission on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, but did not proceed with his testimony. Adams had attributed his late testimony, in part, to persistent laptop issues over the past 18 months.
These problems reportedly included freezing and frequent repairs. He also told the commission that these technical difficulties made him aware of a Rule 3 notice only three months ago, despite it being issued in October 2025. However, Parliament refutes Adams' claims, stating that its records show otherwise. According to parliamentary spokesperson Moloto Mothapo, no evidence of persistent laptop malfunction, hardware failure, or repeated freezing exists in the institution's records.
Instead, records reflect routine user access issues such as password resets and Wi-Fi updates. Mothapo added that MPs are provided with multiple devices, including tablets and cellphones, to ensure continuity of access even if one device encounters problems.
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