Political analyst Moses Kau has characterized the Economic Freedom Fighters' planned perjury case against Cedric Nkabinde, the Chief of Staff for Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, as lacking a solid legal foundation. He argued that the accusation, concerning incorrect dates in a parliamentary testimony, fails to demonstrate the required intent for a perjury conviction.
Kau explained that Nkabinde had informed the Ad Hoc Committee investigating police corruption of his uncertainty regarding specific dates and was subsequently advised to provide approximations. This fact, along with the seizure of his electronic devices by investigators, supports the view that he relied on memory rather than a deliberate attempt to mislead. Kau further suggested the committee's decision to allow Nkabinde to amend his affidavit indicates a recognition that his errors were not intentional.
The EFF, represented by Deputy Secretary General Leigh-Ann Mathys, maintains that Nkabinde gave false statements about meetings with businessman Brown Mokgotsi. They intend to formally open the case at a Cape Town police station.
Kau explained that Nkabinde had informed the Ad Hoc Committee investigating police corruption of his uncertainty regarding specific dates and was subsequently advised to provide approximations. This fact, along with the seizure of his electronic devices by investigators, supports the view that he relied on memory rather than a deliberate attempt to mislead. Kau further suggested the committee's decision to allow Nkabinde to amend his affidavit indicates a recognition that his errors were not intentional.
The EFF, represented by Deputy Secretary General Leigh-Ann Mathys, maintains that Nkabinde gave false statements about meetings with businessman Brown Mokgotsi. They intend to formally open the case at a Cape Town police station.
