Crucial extension sought for Mkhwanazi allegations report

THE Ad Hoc Committee will request another extension to finalise the report on the investigation into allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

- MAYIBONGWE MAQHINA.

The committee, which was previously given till today to wrap its work, will now ask to be given an extension until the end of May, or the first two weeks of June.

At Tuesday evening's meeting, it was noted that the evidence leaders’ report was incomplete and that transcripts for forensic fraud examiner Paul O'Sullivan and former head of Independent Police Investigating Directorate Robert McBride had not yet been received.

Other transcripts were speeded up with the appointment of another service provider.

Evidence leader Advocate Norman Arendse said they had most of the transcripts of key witnesses, except O'Sullivan and McBride.

“We will provide a draft report within a week from today,” he said.

The Secretariat had drafted the outline of the report and indicated that the draft report will be ready by May 8, and parties will make submissions on May 15.