Overview

• MPs met Friday to complete a proposed roster of witnesses for the ad-hoc committee, with the list to be handed to evidence leaders for preparation.
• EFF leader Julius Malema urged the committee to summon President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing references to his consultation on disbanding the Political Killings Task Team.
• ANC chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli proposed parking a broader slate and opening with Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, National Commissioner Fanie Masemola, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya.
• Ntuli cautioned against running a process that competes with the Madlanga Commission, calling for coordination between the inquiry tracks.
• Parties also floated Justice Minister Ronald Lamola, Brown Mogotsi and Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie as potential witnesses, with rules allowing additions as proceedings unfold.