Ad Hoc Committee Chairperson Responds to Concerns About Draft Report

What the Committee Is Doing

The Ad Hoc Committee is looking into allegations made by KwaZulu‑Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. It met on Tuesday to discuss the preliminary report that report contains input from political parties and other stakeholders.

It is not a court; its job is to oversee and see if further investigation is needed.

Key Points from the Draft Preliminary Report

Executive Accountability

The report notes concerns about the suspended Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, but stops short of proving any corrupt deal.

No Proven Corrupt Agreements

Even though the draft mentions possible links, it did not find solid evidence of a cartel or corrupt agreement involving the minister or others.

Referrals and Lack of Findings Against Certain Individuals

The document refers the case of suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya to other bodies, yet it does not conclude he acted for the accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, political fixer Brown Mogotsi, or an organized‑crime network.

Similar statements were made for the head of the Investigative Directorate Against Corruption, Advocate Andrea Johnson, and MPs Fadiel Adams and Dianne Kohler‑Barnard – no findings of wrongdoing were made against them.

Reaction from Committee Members and Public

Criticism of “Watered‑Down” Evidence

Some committee members said the draft diluted the evidence presented, making it seem weaker than what was heard.

Social Media Comments

MP Fadiel Adams posted a video on Facebook saying the report cleared him and Mchunu, calling the commissioner’s July 2025 briefing a hoax.

One Facebook user, Maryan Walters, likened the committee to a daytime soap opera, suggesting nothing would come of it.

Chairperson Soviet Lekganyane’s Response

Deliberations Ongoing

Lekganyane dismissed the online reactions as premature, pointing out that the committee is still working on the draft.

He said the current version is only a preliminary document; final conclusions have not been reached.

Call for Public Trust

He urged everyone to trust the process, reminding the public that Parliament’s representatives aim to make decisions based on evidence, fairness, and good judgment.

Other MPs Weigh In

Ian Cameron’s View

DA MP Ian Cameron, who chairs the Police Portfolio Committee, argued that the idea the report “clears everyone” is wrong.

He highlighted that the draft contains 18 substantive findings, addresses conduct of named individuals, points out governance failures, and recommends referrals to bodies that can investigate further, discipline, or prosecute if warranted.

Xola Nqola’s Plea

ANC MP Xola Nqola, chair of the Justice and Constitutional Portfolio Committee, said he knows of no vindication of anyone by the Ad Hoc Committee.

He asked the media and the public to wait for the final report, noting that what is shown in meetings are presentations, not final resolutions.

Conclusion

The Ad Hoc Committee’s work is still in progress. While the draft report has sparked debate and mixed reactions, the chairperson and several MPs stress that no final judgments have been made. They encourage everyone to let the process finish, trust the evidence‑based approach, and look forward to the completed report before drawing conclusions.