'Old CV', 'inappropriate' gestures haunt former Ipid boss

FORMER Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride came under fire from MPs when he refused to disclose his current employment.

- MAYIBONGWE MAQHINA

He appeared before the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about the alleged political interference in the SAPS.

McBride's appearance came days after former acting national police commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane told MPs of a coordinated campaign, allegedly driven by McBride in collaboration with Paul O’Sullivan, that led to the creation of the so-called “Phahlane Task Team” to destroy his reputation.

The proceedings yesterday got off to a bumpy start when McBride initially did not disclose his current employment although he confirmed working in the intelligence services. “I am not allowed to say what my employment is,” he said.

McBride also told evidence leader Advocate Norman Arendse that the CV he was using to lead the evidence was outdated, prompting ActionSA MP Dereleen James to raise her concern.

“That means we have a falsified statement. We can't continue as if it is acceptable,’ James said.