McBride faces backlash over SSA role secrecy

The parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee hearing faced challenges as former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride declined to reveal his current employment status

- MAYIBONGWE MAQHINA

This happened as McBride came under criticism for making gestures to MPs when giving testimony at the inquiry probing allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

Testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee, 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McBride also told evidence leader Advocate Norman Arendse that the CV he was using to lead the evidence was outdated.

This prompted ActionSA MP Dereleen James to raise her concern that they were told the CV was outdated.