“It’s Really Embarrassing” — MK MP Skosana Slams Committee Over Madlanga Commission Confusion
In a video making rounds online, MK Party MP David Skosana voiced his frustration over what he described as poor coordination and lack of originality in the handling of the Ad Hoc Committee’s work into General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations.
Skosana did not mince his words, saying, “It’s really embarrassing, I must say, that after we agreed that we are not the subcommittee of the Madlanga Commission.”His remarks appeared to criticise how the committee’s approach has, in his view, mirrored the ongoing Madlanga Commission, instead of pursuing an independent process.
The MP went further to condemn what he called a “cut-and-paste” style of drafting reports and communication, warning that such practices undermine the credibility and integrity of Parliament’s oversight.“A cut and paste is not acceptable as well.
We were told that there was consultation with General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi,” he added, hinting at possible misrepresentation or lack of transparency regarding engagements with the provincial police commissioner.
Skosana’s statement reflects growing discontent among some MPs who feel the committee may be losing its autonomy by overlapping with the work of the Madlanga Commission — a national inquiry probing deep-seated issues within the police and justice system.
Political analysts say the MK Party’s intervention underscores rising tension between different oversight bodies, each tasked with addressing related issues of political interference and institutional accountability.
As the committee continues its work, Skosana’s outburst has added another layer of scrutiny, raising concerns about procedural integrity and the extent of coordination between the two probes.
Should Parliament and the Madlanga Commission coordinate their efforts more closely, or is Skosana right that such overlap weakens Parliament’s independence?
