Ad hoc committee debates Mchunu’s motives over PKTT disbandment
The committee is investigating allegations of political interference.
Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee, tasked with examining national security concerns, is deliberating on whether Minister Senzo Mchunu, currently on leave, had ulterior motives when he ordered the dissolution of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) at the close of 2024. The committee is currently assessing its preliminary report. The investigation is probing claims of political meddling, corruption, and interference in the judiciary.
ANC MP Khusela Diko stated, "In the evidence submitted to us, the sinister motives General Mkhwanazi mentioned, we were unable to draw a connection. However, we did assert that the minister's right to give the order remains questionable and illogical, considering he couldn't provide any reasoning for not consulting on PKTT or the moratorium."
The panel continues to deliberate on its draft report and has not yet reached any conclusions. The committee's deadline to submit its report to the National Assembly is set for 11 September.
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