Parliament has pledged firm action and accountability as it launches an investigation into explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Central to the probe is the promise of “consequence management” — a commitment to predict, assess, and act on potential misconduct to ensure meaningful accountability and limit institutional harm.
Speaker of Parliament Thoko Didiza confirmed that parliamentary committees will conduct a comprehensive and transparent inquiry into claims of political interference, obstruction of justice, and links to criminal networks involving the minister. The investigation follows public outcry and criminal charges laid by both the Democratic Alliance and the MK Party.
“South Africans are watching closely,” Didiza noted, “and Parliament will not shy away from holding those in power to account.”
As the allegations shake confidence in the leadership of the South African Police Service, the commitment to consequence management signals a rare, firm stance against impunity in public office. Whether this translates into real action remains to be seen — but for now, Parliament has put accountability firmly on the national agenda.
