Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee impacted by delays with the late submission of key documents

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating police corruption and interference has been impacted by delays with the late submission of key documents from witnesses.

Evidence leader Advocate Norman Arendse told MPs on Friday that they are still finalising witness statements as the committee prepares to start hearings on Tuesday with KZN top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as the first witness.

Arendse gave members of the committee an update on the preparations and the approach that will be followed during hearings.

 While all its systems go for the Arendse said that sometimes documents are not always forthcoming from certain witnesses.

"The reason for the delay has been that it’s not been an easy matter finalising these statements. From our side we’ve requested documentation from the witnesses including General Mkhwanazi and other witnesses, and at times there has been a delay. "

Arendse said that Mkhwanazi’s final draft statement will be made to a member of the committee over the weekend.

After Mkhwanazi’s testimony, the committee is expected to hear from National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola later in the week.