MKP MP David Skosana declared there is “no smoke without fire” regarding allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. He spoke on the sidelines of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Tuesday after hearing testimony from National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola.

Skosana highlighted contradictions in senior SAPS testimony. He called for thorough investigation and consequence management to address alleged interference in the security cluster.

Skosana Demands Accountability on Mkhwanazi Allegations

David Skosana questioned senior police leaders during the session. He noted inconsistencies between statements from General Masemola and earlier testimony by other generals, including former Deputy National Commissioner Lt-Gen Francinah Vuma.

“In my view, there are a lot of things that contradict each other,”

Skosana said.

He added that the committee must apply its mind with legal support to uncover the truth.

Skosana stressed the need to tackle underlying problems that affect national safety.

“There should be consequence management, and people have to be prosecuted,”

he stated.

“These allegations have to be tested.”

Responses from Committee Members

Skosana welcomed Mkhwanazi’s contributions.

“Mkhwanazi has done the country proud,”

he said.

He warned that once the committee and Madlanga Commission deliver their reports, “there will be consequences.”

Skosana called for a broader reset.

“There is no smoke without fire; obviously, it means there’s something wrong in the country, which has to be reset. We must reset this country, the police service, and the judicial system,”

he added.

He expressed concern about the judiciary. Skosana suggested a future joint committee may examine it more deeply, noting that strong policing alone fails if suspects walk free quickly.

The committee aims to conclude public hearings soon and prepare its report for Parliament.