Committee probing Mkhwanazi's allegations wants witnesses to submit sworn written testimony

CAPE TOWN - Members of Parliament want all witnesses in the Ad Hoc Committee investigation into police corruption to submit sworn written testimony in advance to avoid any “hearsay”. 

Political parties submitted their recommendations this week on how the committee should conduct its investigation and who should be the evidence leader. 

The eight parties represented had until Friday to make submissions on the terms of reference for the investigation into allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. 

Earlier this week, the  Ad Hoc Committee probing corruption in the police and criminal justice system resolved to have the terms of reference finalised by Friday.

One party that has made its submission in time is ActionSA. 

The party's MP in the committee, Dereleen James, said written witness accounts will ensure that the committee “deals solely with matters of fact and verified evidence, thereby precluding the admission of hearsay or unsubstantiated claims”. 

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But she said this requirement should not obstruct the committee’s ability to explore further evidence presented by any witness, should new information arise during the inquiry. 

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In its submission, ActionSA also recommends the appointment of Advocate Kate Hofmeyr as evidence leader in the parliamentary investigation. 
  
The party says this is based on her “exemplary conduct” and management of evidence at the state capture commission.