Cedrick Nkabinde, the chief of staff for suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, has testified that he arranged meetings between the minister and ANC figure Brown Mogotsi to discuss illegal mining in the North West. Nkabinde stated his role was strictly logistical, clarifying that the gatherings occurred at the minister's official Pretoria residence and that he was not present for the actual discussions.
His testimony was suspended by the parliamentary ad hoc committee after members identified inconsistencies in his affidavits regarding how he obtained Mogotsi's contact details. The committee instructed him to correct his statements before the inquiry resumes.
The investigation is examining allegations of corruption and political interference within the police service. Nkabinde's account of facilitating these private meetings has intensified scrutiny on the ministry's operations and its engagement with external figures.
His testimony was suspended by the parliamentary ad hoc committee after members identified inconsistencies in his affidavits regarding how he obtained Mogotsi's contact details. The committee instructed him to correct his statements before the inquiry resumes.
The investigation is examining allegations of corruption and political interference within the police service. Nkabinde's account of facilitating these private meetings has intensified scrutiny on the ministry's operations and its engagement with external figures.
