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September 26, 2025
‘Parliament’s committee failed to act on Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations’ – expert
Parliament’s portfolio committee on police failed to act on the corruption allegations in the criminal justice system presented to it by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in March this year. This was revealed by Maj-Gen Petronella Margaretha van Rooyen, who is the head of governance, legislation and policy at the Legal Services of [...]The post ‘Parliament’s committee failed to act on Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations’ – expert appeared first on Sunday World.
A leading expert has revealed that Parliament's portfolio committee on police neglected to address serious corruption allegations presented to them by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi earlier this year. The explosive claim suggests a significant oversight in the oversight process, potentially hindering efforts to combat corruption within the criminal justice system.
Maj-Gen Petronella Margaretha van Rooyen, the head of governance, legislation, and policy at the Legal Services, made the revelation, casting a shadow over the committee's performance. Mkhwanazi reportedly presented his allegations to the parliamentary committee in March, outlining concerns about corruption within the system. However, according to Van Rooyen, the committee failed to take appropriate action following the presentation.
The nature of Mkhwanazi's allegations remains largely unspecified in available reports, although the implication is that they were significant enough to warrant immediate investigation and action. The failure of the portfolio committee to follow up on these claims raises serious questions about their commitment to addressing corruption and ensuring accountability within the police force.
Portfolio committees play a crucial role in South Africa's parliamentary system. They are responsible for overseeing the work of government departments and agencies, holding them accountable for their performance and ensuring that they are operating within the law. When a committee fails to act on credible allegations of corruption, it undermines public trust and potentially allows corruption to flourish unchecked.
The revelation by Maj-Gen Van Rooyen is likely to spark further scrutiny of the parliamentary committee's handling of the matter. Calls for an explanation of why the allegations were not properly investigated are expected to intensify. This incident highlights the importance of robust oversight mechanisms and the need for parliamentary committees to take allegations of corruption seriously. Further developments are awaited as the implications of this alleged inaction become clearer.
Maj-Gen Petronella Margaretha van Rooyen, the head of governance, legislation, and policy at the Legal Services, made the revelation, casting a shadow over the committee's performance. Mkhwanazi reportedly presented his allegations to the parliamentary committee in March, outlining concerns about corruption within the system. However, according to Van Rooyen, the committee failed to take appropriate action following the presentation.
The nature of Mkhwanazi's allegations remains largely unspecified in available reports, although the implication is that they were significant enough to warrant immediate investigation and action. The failure of the portfolio committee to follow up on these claims raises serious questions about their commitment to addressing corruption and ensuring accountability within the police force.
Portfolio committees play a crucial role in South Africa's parliamentary system. They are responsible for overseeing the work of government departments and agencies, holding them accountable for their performance and ensuring that they are operating within the law. When a committee fails to act on credible allegations of corruption, it undermines public trust and potentially allows corruption to flourish unchecked.
The revelation by Maj-Gen Van Rooyen is likely to spark further scrutiny of the parliamentary committee's handling of the matter. Calls for an explanation of why the allegations were not properly investigated are expected to intensify. This incident highlights the importance of robust oversight mechanisms and the need for parliamentary committees to take allegations of corruption seriously. Further developments are awaited as the implications of this alleged inaction become clearer.
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