Mchunu faces tough questioning from MPs over PKTT disbandment

SUSPENDED Police Minister Senzo Mchunu will not only conclude his testimony with evidence leader Advocate Norman Arendse tomorrow, but Members of Parliament (MPs) will also grill him as they feel that he still has a lot to account for.

- THEOLIN TEMBO

Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating the allegations made by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal provincial head Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is scheduled to meet at 9am on Tuesday to continue to hear Mchunu’s main submission.

Tuesday's hearing is set to be a long day with Arendse still set to question the minister in some matters, and then MPs will start with their questions.

While several have already indicated that Mchunu will face robust questions; however, others have indicated that they feel a lot of clarity will be needed regarding what powers Mchunu had as police minister, but also his relationship with Brown Mogotsi. uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s (MKP) Sibonelo Nomvalo said that they will “focus on each and every aspect of the testimony, like we did when General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi appeared before the committee”.

Inkatha Freedom Party's Mangaga Albert Mnewango said ‘die poppe sal dans’ (the pawpaw will hit the fan) when Mchunu gets in front of the MPs.

On Monday, Freedom Front Plus’ Wouter Wessels said he feels “a lot of progress has not been made with regards to his testimony”.