The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) are appearing for the second time before the Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police.
This is regarding IPID’s investigation in the Phala Phala farm saga.
An earlier heated meeting ended with frustrated MPs demanding a face-to-face engagement, after accusing both institutions of failing to provide clear answers on key aspects of the probe.
Lawmakers are again seeking clarity on allegations against Presidential Protection Unit head Major General Wally Rhoode, the handling of evidence linked to the 2020 burglary at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Limpopo farm and the apparent contradictions between the SAPS and IPID findings.-Reporting by Mkhokheli Bandla.
In April, IPID recommended that disciplinary action be taken against two senior SAPS members linked to the Phala Phala farm matter.
The IPID report identified Major General Rhoode and Constable Hulani Rekhoto as central figures in alleged misconduct.
It found evidence that the theft at President Ramaphosa’s farm in February 2020 was not reported through official police channels.
Investigators say state resources were used to conduct an unauthorised investigation into the incident.
IPID has now directed the SAPS to institute disciplinary proceedings against the two officials and report the outcome.
Discussion | Phala Phala matter referred back to Parliament
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