Overview
- Gauteng police confirmed a hijacking and kidnapping case is open and said no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
- MKP says Shongwe was held from about 10pm to 3am in Thembisa, robbed of three cellphones, and coerced into paying a substantial sum, and he is safe but shaken.
- Chief Whip Colleen Makhubele said she opened a case at Thembisa Police Station and formally asked Speaker Thoko Didiza for a written plan on security measures.
- Parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo said he is not aware of any correspondence from MKP regarding safety for Ad Hoc Committee members.
- The party argues the committee faces elevated risks due to its sensitive inquiry linked to Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, with this week’s interviews held at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility.