McBride faces backlash over SSA role disclosure

THE public hearing of the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner got off to a rocky start yesterday, with former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride refusing to disclose his current employment.

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FORMER Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride yesterday testified before Parliament's ad hoc committee investigating corruption, political interference, and criminal infiltration in South Africa's criminal justice system.

(I ARMAND HOUGH Independent Newspapers)

This happened as McBride came under criticism for making gestures to MPs when giving testimony at the inquiry probing allegations made by KZN police boss 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McBride also told evidence leader Advocate Norman Arendse that the CV he was using to lead the evidence was outdated. This prompted ActionSA MP Dereleen James to raise her concern that they were told the CV was outdated.