EFF SUBMISSIONS DURING THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE ALLEGATIONS OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL NHLANHLA MKHWANAZI

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EFF SUBMISSIONS DURING THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE ALLEGATIONS OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL NHLANHLA MKHWANAZI

A. INTRODUCTION

1. On Monday, 18 August 2025, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) participated in the second sitting of the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate the allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The meeting commenced at 11:00AM and concluded after a full day of deliberations, ending in the evening shortly after 8:00PM.

2. The Committee’s task was to consider and adopt Terms of Reference that would guide its work. The EFF had submitted its written proposals on 8 August 2025, in line with the agreement of the Committee, ensuring that its inputs were available for all members to engage with during the drafting process.

3. This pamphlet provides a detailed account of the EFF’s submissions, how the Party engaged the proposals of other political parties, and the interventions made to protect the integrity of the Committee’s work.

B. EFF SUBMISSIONS: SUBSTANTIVE PROPOSALS

4. The EFF’s submissions were substantive, comprehensive, and rooted in the principles of accountability, independence, and transparency. All substantive proposals were accepted by the majority of the Committee. The following key amendments and insertions were advanced:

4.1. Expand the scope of the enquiry: The Terms of Reference must not only address the allegations made by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi but also investigate systemic governance failures within the South African Police Service (SAPS), Metro Police divisions, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), judiciary, and correctional services.

4.2. Collusion between state and criminal syndicates: The Committee must specifically probe allegations of collusion between politicians, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, judges, and organised criminal syndicates.

4.3. Accountability of organs of state: Insert a clause allowing the Committee to investigate any failure by organs of state or members of the executive to comply with their legal obligations and to recommend remedial action.

4.4. Allegations against Members of Parliament: Ensure the scope explicitly covers allegations made against Members of Parliament linked to criminal syndicates.

4.5. Witnesses: Extend the framework to allow incarcerated persons to be called as witnesses and to provide that all witnesses may have legal assistance either privately or through Legal Aid.

4.6. Independent evidence leader: Insist on the appointment of external senior counsel with proven experience to serve as evidence leader, rather than relying on Parliamentary Legal Services, which lack independence and credibility.

4.7. Transparency and public participation: Strengthen provisions to ensure meetings are open to the public, broadcast on Parliament’s YouTube channel and other platforms, while balancing this with the need to protect classified or sensitive information.

4.8. Handling of Classified Documents:

C. ENGAGEMENT WITH OTHER POLITICAL PARTIES

5. The EFF engaged the submissions of other political parties constructively, supporting those that strengthened the work of the Committee and opposing those that were misguided or opportunistic.

ANC Proposals – Change of mandate: The ANC proposed replacing the word investigate with enquire, thereby diluting the Committee’s powers.

EFF objection – This was firmly rejected. The National Assembly resolution clearly mandated the Committee to investigate. Any attempt to weaken this language undermines Parliament’s resolution and the constitutional responsibility to hold the executive to account.

ANC proposal – Methodology and witnesses: The ANC proposed that the Committee’s approach and witnesses be determined primarily on the basis of Lt Gen Mkhwanazi’s evidence.

EFF objection: The EFF argued this would narrow the scope improperly. While his evidence was the trigger, the enquiry must examine the broader systemic crisis affecting policing, prosecution, and governance.

ANC Proposal – Parliamentary Legal Services as evidence leaders: The ANC argued that Parliamentary Legal Services should serve as evidence leaders, citing efficiency and cost-saving.

EFF objection – The EFF rejected this on grounds of independence and impartiality.

Parliamentary staff are structurally accountable to the Speaker and the ANC Chief Whip. Their involvement would compromise credibility. The Committee agreed instead that external senior counsel with relevant expertise must be appointed.

The EFF also noted that while some proposals from the DA tended to repeat or over expand on matters already covered, they were not objectionable. Proposals from MKP were largely administrative in nature and immaterial to the substantive issues except the matter of handling classified information.

Where information submitted to the Committee points to classified documents that conceal or relate to criminality within the scope of the enquiry, the Committee must assist with the necessary legal processes to have such documents declassified.

Parliament, as an organ of state mandated to hold the executive accountable, cannot allow classification to be used as a shield against exposure of wrongdoing. The Committee must therefore be empowered to facilitate declassification in a lawful manner so that all relevant evidence can be interrogated transparently and thoroughly.

D. DEFENCE OF PROPER PROCESS

6. During the course of the 10-hour meeting, an attempt was made to adopt the Terms of Reference without members having sight of the final consolidated document.

The EFF intervened decisively, objecting to such a move. The Party insisted that no Terms of Reference should be adopted unless every member had read, interrogated, and understood the final draft.

7. This objection carried the support of other political parties, and the Chairperson had to concede. The EFF reminded the Committee that the credibility of its work rests on thoroughness and fairness, particularly given the magnitude of the allegations before it.

E.OUTCOME OF THE MEETING

8. The outcome of the 18 August 2025 sitting was clear:

8.1. No Terms of Reference were adopted.

8.2. A further urgent meeting will be convened to consider and adopt a final draft.

8.3. The Committee resolved to secure the services of external senior counsel as evidence leader, in line with the EFF’s proposal.

8.4. Members raised concerns, led by the EFF, about the poor quality of back-office support, which reinforced the need for independent legal expertise.

F.CONCLUSION AND CALL TO THE PUBLIC

9. The Economic Freedom Fighters reaffirm their commitment to engaging the Ad Hoc Committee with seriousness and determination. The Committee has a historic responsibility to investigate the allegations raised by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi, which touch on organised crime, political interference, and systemic governance failures.

10. The EFF calls on all members of society to take active interest in the work of the Committee. The meetings are open and broadcast live on Parliament’s YouTube channel and selected media platforms. Citizens must follow these proceedings, as the outcomes will have significant implications for policing, justice, and accountability in South Africa.

11. The EFF will continue to play its role without fear or favour, ensuring that the

truth is brought to light and that accountability is upheld.

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THE UNITED STATES’ INTERFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA’S RELATIONS WITH IRAN AND RAMAPHOSA’S INTERFERENCE WITH THE MILITARY

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THE UNITED STATES’ INTERFERENCE IN SOUTH
AFRICA’S RELATIONS WITH IRAN AND RAMAPHOSA’S INTERFERENCE WITH
THE MILITARY

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) notes the recent reports that the United States government has expressed “great concern” and is demanding clarity from South Africa regarding the visit by the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) General Rudzani Maphwanya to the Islamic Republic of Iran. We reject, with contempt, this arrogant posture by the United States, which presumes that South Africa owes it explanations for its sovereign diplomatic and military engagements. Equally we are appalled by our government’s interference with the work of the Military – this is a conduct unbecoming of a constitutional state.

South Africa is an independent nation and we reserve the right to pursue trade, economic, diplomatic, and military relations with whomever we deem fit, including Iran. South Africa with Iran belongs to the grouping of the BRICS countries that collaborate on social political and military matters. The enemies of the United States do not automatically constitute themselves as the enemies of South Africa, nor will our engagements be dictated by their shifting hostilities. This particular engagement with Iran was planned well before current tensions, dating back to 2024, and cannot be dismissed on the basis of temporary geopolitical disputes between the United States and Iran.

The hypocrisy of the United States is laid bare in its audacity to question South Africa’s sovereign choices. The same United States openly provides billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, a settler-colonial regime engaged in genocide against the people of Palestine, and to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, a nation with which South Africa maintains friendly relations. At no point has South Africa demanded an explanation or threatened its relations with the United States for arming those who kill and oppress our allies. Yet they presume that they can police our engagements with Iran, a

sovereign state which has consistently stood on the side of Palestine and the

oppressed.

It is now clear why President Cyril Ramaphosa distanced himself from this visit, presenting it as if the Chief of the SANDF had gone rogue. In reality, he sought to downplay the engagement, anticipating America’s displeasure and bending once more to the need to appease Donald Trump. This cowardly behaviour is consistent with the behaviour he displayed when he was in the Oval Office, unable to assert South Africa’s independence in the face of imperial arrogance. Ramaphosa’s actions expose a leadership that is timid and incapable of defending the dignity of our nation.

The most concerning issue in this regard is the apparent political interference with the military by the President and his executive. We support the independence of the military whose activities cannot be dictated to by politicians including their commander in chief. We reject calls for the Military to enter the diplomatic realm by of meting out any apology as part of aiding a spineless approach that Ramaphosa has demonstrated so far in his dealings with the United States.

The EFF reaffirms its support for Iran’s right to self-defence against imperialist aggression and for its role as an ally of Palestine in the struggle against Israeli genocide. South Africa must not succumb to bullying and intimidation from the United States. We must continue to engage freely with Iran and all other nations we choose to, without reducing our foreign policy to the emotions of Donald Trump or any other American president.

General Rudzani Maphwanya, the Chief of SANDF, must firmly reject any attempts by politicians to control our Army. His primary constitutional responsibility is to safeguard the people of South Africa, not to appease political agendas. Now is the critical moment for the SANDF forces to assert their presence, particularly as South Africa grapples with a leadership crisis contributing to soaring levels of poverty, rampant corruption, alarming unemployment rates, and a rising cost of living.

The United States must face the reality that the era of unilateral global dominance is over. The world is shifting towards a multipolar order, where nations engage with each other as equals, not as subordinates of Washington. The EFF, therefore, calls on the South African government to remain firm and principled, and to assert our right to determine our diplomatic, economic, and military relations.

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SIX ACCUSED ALLEGEDLY INVOLVED IN THE RHINO HORN TRAFFICKING SYNDICATE APPEARED IN COURT

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SIX ACCUSED ALLEGEDLY INVOLVED IN THE RHINO HORN TRAFFICKING SYNDICATE APPEARED IN COURT

Six accused persons who are alleged to be involved in the rhino trafficking syndicate, John Frederick Hume (83), Former founder and owner of the Platinum Rhino Conservation Enterprise. Clive John Mervan Melville (63), Transport Maintenance Manager. Izak Hermanus Du Toit (50) Practicing attorney. Elizabeth Catharina Van Niekerk (58), Director of a non-profit organisation. Mattheus Hendrikus Wessels Poggenpoel (37), Insurance Broker and part time farmer and Johannes Abraham Hennop (52) Game Reserve Manager were all granted bail by the Pretoria Magistrates court.  

Hume was granted R100 000 bail, Melville and Van Niekerk were each granted R10 000 bail while Hermanus Du Toit, Poggenpoel and Hennop were each granted R20 00 bail.  

They are collectively facing a total of 55 charges of multiple counts of racketeering, fraud, contravention of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act (NAMBA), contravention of contravention of Riotous Assemblies Act, theft and money laundering 

It is alleged that between 2017 and 2024, the accused operated an international rhino horn trafficking syndicate and defrauded the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE). They allegedly obtained permits to trade rhino horn locally, while intending to channel the horns into illegal international markets in Southeast Asia. 

The fraudulent scheme is estimated to involve 964 rhino horns valued at R250 million.

After intensive investigations by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation’s (DPCI) Wildlife Trafficking Section of the Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit, based at national headquarters, the six handed themselves over at the Pretoria Central Police Station on 19 August 2025, where they were formally arrested.

During bail proceedings, they all asked to be released on bail because they are not flight risk, they cooperated with the police investigations. Through their affidavits accused no 2 Melville disclosed to the court that he has 2019 previous conviction fraud and being in possession and transporting Rhino horns where he was sentenced to pay a fine. Accused no 5 Poggenpoel also disclosed to the court that he has 2009 previous conviction of possession of a Rhino horn where he paid an admission of guilt fee of R2500. Poggenpoel also disclosed that he has a pending case that will be appearing on 17 September 2025 at Winburg Magistrates’ Court because during the visit to his residence, the investigation team found ammunition that was not locked away in a safe and supposedly scheduled medicine without a permit.  

The state, Advocate Patsy Jacobs read into the record an affidavit by the investigating officer Edward Du Plessis, confirming that the State did not oppose bail as the accused were not flight risks, their addresses had been verified, and they had cooperated with investigators. The State, however, requested bail conditions.

The court granted bail with the following conditions:

• All accused must surrender their passports and may not apply for new travel documents while the matter is pending.

• They must report to their nearest police station once a week.

• They may not interfere with investigations, tamper with evidence, or influence witnesses.

• They must not commit any offences while on bail.

The matter was postponed to 09 December 2025 in Court 16 for further investigations.

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PUBLIC STATEMENTS MADE BY CDE MALUSI GIGABA AND CDE SENZO MCHUNU

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PUBLIC STATEMENTS MADE BY CDE MALUSI GIGABA AND CDE SENZO MCHUNU 

The African National Congress has noted with serious concern and disapproval the recent conduct and public statements made by Cde Malusi Gigaba and Cde Senzo Mchunu. Their conduct represents a flagrant violation of ANC internal communication protocols and undermines the fundamental discipline of the movement. 

These comrades acted outside of any sanctioned organisational mandate or collective structure making pronouncements that amount to deliberate de-campaigning of the ANC. Their remarks do not reflect the views of any legitimate structure of the movement and must be seen as an opportunistic assault on the collective image, credibility, and cohesion of the African National Congress. 

The ANC categorically states that it is a revolutionary movement guided by democratic centralism principles and led through disciplined structures. No comrade, regardless of their history or standing is above the requirements of organisational discipline. 

These comrades are casting aspersions on the character and unity of the ANC, portraying the organisation as divided, incoherent and collapsing. These actions serves only the strategic agenda of counter-revolution and weakens the people’s confidence in their movement. No disciplined comrade would out of their own volition make statements that embolden forces that have long sought to reverse the gains of our revolution. Communications in the ANC is a constitutional mandate of the Secretary-General, these powers are entrusted to the National Spokesperson for operational purposes. Any deviation from this established protocol undermines internal cohesion, unity and renewal. 

The ANC will take the necessary steps to correct this behaviour and no comrade will be exempt from the discipline of the organisation which demands unity, discipline, and revolutionary morality from all. As we advance the programme of renewal in the ANC and society, we must intensify our efforts to serve our people with humility and dignity. 

The renewal programme cannot co-exist with ill-discipline; we have no tolerance for conduct that seeks to weaken the collective. 

We call on all members and leaders of our movement to return to the basic principles and values of our movement, and be committed to respecting the integrity and sanctity of our organisational processes. 

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COPS MOONLIGHTING AS TAXI BOSSES WILL BE PROSECUTED

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COPS MOONLIGHTING AS TAXI BOSSES WILL BE PROSECUTED

We received complaints and allegations that certain police officials are involved in the taxi industry and that they and their spouses/partners are operating taxis.

Police officials, as custodians responsible for the enforcement of the National Land Transport Act (NLTA), cannot be involved in the “taxi industry”.

Based on the provisions of section 13 of the NLTA, no police official, his or her spouse are allowed to own taxis. Police officers and their spouses therefore commit an offence should they own taxis or otherwise are involved in the public transport industry.

They also contravene the National Instruction 18 of 2019: Integrity Management in the South African Police Service. All police officials are well aware of this national instruction and are sensitised on a frequent basis of integrity management.

If any police official is found to be involved in a prohibited industry, such as the transport or security sector, a disciplinary investigation must be initiated for the purpose of remedial steps.

Where there are allegations, suspicions or complaints that police officers (or their spouse, partners and/or immediate family) are involved in the public transport industry and there is sufficient information available, line managers/commanders must immediately institute internal disciplinary processes and where applicable also register criminal case dockets.

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Qalakabusha Prison Bakery stands idle while Minister speaks of self-sustainability

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Qalakabusha Prison Bakery stands idle while Minister speaks of self-sustainability

During an oversight visit to Qalakabusha Correctional Centre in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, on 14 August 2025, the DA found that the prison’s bakery — built with the facility’s own labour and resources — remains idle despite assurances earlier this year that it would be operational. View images here, here, here and here. View video here. 

The DA calls on the Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, to prioritise the immediate installation of bakery equipment at Qalakabusha; provide an implementation timeline for making the bakery fully operational; and conduct a site visit to see firsthand the consequences of his Department’s neglect.

The findings of the oversight are particularly troubling given the Minister’s recent pronouncements about the need for correctional facilities to become self-sustaining, with a specific emphasis on bakeries and food production.

The DA will submit parliamentary questions to the Minister to determine the progress of self-sustainability at all correctional facilities.

At Qalakabusha, the bakery has a trained team of staff and inmates ready to begin operations. However, the facility has only one mixer and none of the additional equipment required to make the bakery functional. This represents a lost opportunity to

- Cut costs significantly on bread and food provision;

- Provide skills training and rehabilitation for inmates; and

- Advance the Department’s own stated goals of self-sufficiency.

The Minister must personally visit Qalakabusha to see the gap between policy pronouncements and on-the-ground realities. It is unacceptable that a bakery capable of saving taxpayers millions of rand, while simultaneously contributing to rehabilitation, stands unused due to departmental inaction.

While there are many infrastructure challenges at Qalakabusha — including non-functional laundry machines, widespread plumbing failures, and broken access control equipment — the bakery is a clear example of how lack of follow-through directly undermines the Department’s strategic objectives.

The Department speaks of sustainability, but at Qalakabusha the reality is wasted opportunity. The Minister must act, not just talk.

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ABANDONMENT OF BAIL APPLICATION IN ELDORADO PARK CHILD MURDER AND ABUSE CASE

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ABANDONMENT OF BAIL APPLICATION IN ELDORADO PARK CHILD MURDER AND ABUSE CASE

The Portfolio Committee on Community Safety in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature notes the decision by the two accused in the Eldorado Park case facing charges of murder, rape, and child abuse of a 4-year-old child to abandon their bail application at the Protea Magistrate Court today.

 

The Committee views this decision as a clear acknowledgment by the accused of the seriousness of the charges they face. It is the Committee’s firm position that individuals accused of such heinous crimes should remain in custody, as they pose a grave threat to the safety and well-being of our communities.

 

As elected representatives of the people of Gauteng, the Committee will continue to monitor developments in this matter closely until its conclusion. It calls on law enforcement agencies and the judiciary to ensure that a watertight case is presented. Furthermore, the Committee urges the courts to impose the harshest possible sentences should the accused be found guilty.

 

The Committee stands in solidarity with the community of Eldorado Park and all those affected by this tragic case. It remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for justice, accountability, and the protection of women and children who continue to bear the brunt of gender-based violence and violent crimes in our province.

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