Adams denies abusing access to Mchunu over Intelligence docket claims

Fadiel Adams, a National Coloured Congress Member of Parliament, has denied allegations of abusing his access to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu over Intelligence docket claims. During his testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria, Adams stated that he wrote to Mchunu about Crime Intelligence officials allegedly intercepting dockets in Gauteng. His intention was to protect the integrity of investigations and ensure accountability within Crime Intelligence.

Commissioner Sesi Baloyi expressed skepticism about the sequence of events, describing the situation as suspicious and potentially manipulative. Adams responded, confirming that his actions were motivated by a desire to have these cases investigated, and he had no ulterior motives. He mentioned that he had emailed Mchunu twice following the opening of criminal cases against Crime Intelligence officials within less than 24 hours.

Adams also relied on information provided by the late General André Lincoln, who informed him about the officials' attempts to intercept the dockets.

Adv Lee Seegels-Ncube, leading Adams' evidence, questioned the timeline of events. She pointed out that Adams laid charges the day before at 8 o'clock the following morning, raising concerns about the reliability of relying on information from a deceased individual. Adams reacted defensively, asserting that he had the case numbers and could not always rely on the same methods. He pleaded for patience and explained his perspective, hoping for understanding from the commissioners.