MK Party Rejects Committee’s Findings on PKTT Disbandment, Insists on Direct Link to Criminal Cartels‎

MK Party Rejects Committee’s Findings on PKTT Disbandment, Insists on Direct Link to Criminal Cartels

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‎The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has strongly rejected a proposed formulation in a parliamentary committee report concerning the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), insisting that there was a direct link between the directive and the alleged protection of criminal elements.

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‎The heated exchange unfolded during an evening committee meeting, where members debated wording relating to the evidence heard about the PKTT, allegations of organised criminal infiltration and the role of senior police leadership and the minister.

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‎The committee ultimately agreed to revised wording stating that the evidence before the committee did not establish a direct causal relationship between the directive and criminal activity. Members stressed, however, that this should not be interpreted as clearing any individual or bringing the matter to an end.

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‎The EFF argued that the committee had limitations in its ability to obtain and assess certain evidence. It supported wording making clear that the committee did not have sufficient capacity to establish whether organised criminal infiltration occurred and recommended that the matter be investigated further by competent authorities.

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‎The debate became particularly contentious when the MK Party maintained its dissent.

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‎MK Party representative Honourable Scosana said the party did not accept the committee's conclusion that no direct link had been established. He argued that the evidence presented to the committee supported a connection between the PKTT directive and the broader allegations under consideration.

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‎Scosana repeatedly made it clear that the MK Party would record its disagreement rather than continue debating the issue.

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‎The PA, meanwhile, defended the revised wording, arguing that saying the evidence did not establish a direct causal relationship was not the same as exonerating anyone.

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‎The committee emphasised that further investigations could still be necessary, particularly given the limitations of the evidence and the committee's mandate.

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‎The disagreement highlights a significant division among political parties over how the evidence surrounding the PKTT's disbandment should ultimately be reflected in the committee's report.

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‎While most members supported the revised formulation, the MK Party maintained its dissent, insisting that its position be formally recorded.

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‎The committee is expected to continue its deliberations as it works towards finalising its report.

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