EFF Pushes for Accountability as Parliament Launches Law Enforcement Corruption Probe

A new committee aims to clean up South Africa’s justice system, and the EFF is watching closely.

A Long-Overdue Reckoning Begins

As Parliament prepares to dig into claims of corruption and criminal infiltration within South Africa’s law enforcement agencies, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are not only on board, they’re pushing hard to keep the spotlight focused.

The newly formed Ad Hoc Committee is expected to start its work this week, and the timing couldn’t be more urgent. This isn’t just political theatre, according to the EFF. It’s about restoring faith in institutions that ordinary South Africans rely on for safety, justice and truth.

“We welcome this committee not just as a formality,” said EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo on Monday, “but as the first real attempt in years to address what has become a serious national crisis.”

Cracks in the System: Where It All Started

The roots of this investigation trace back to bombshell revelations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. His public disclosures raised disturbing questions: Why was the Political Killings Task Team disbanded? Who is really pulling the strings inside South Africa’s police force? And is the justice system truly independent, or are there deeper, darker forces at play?

Mkhwanazi’s statements pointed to political interference, questionable relationships between police brass and civilians, and even infiltration of the judiciary. In a country already shaken by years of state capture, these allegations cut deep.

And for the EFF, this is not new terrain.

EFF Says: “We Told You So”

The EFF has long warned that South Africa’s justice system is being hollowed out from within. Thambo didn’t hold back in his statement, framing this moment as a vindication of the party’s demands for parliamentary action.

“This committee exists because of pressure,” he said. “Because South Africans have grown tired of being told to trust institutions that have lost their moral compass.”

He pointed to Parliament’s past inaction, including its weak responses to the Phala Phala scandal and the State Capture Commission’s recommendations as proof that oversight has too often bowed to political loyalty.

“This time, we need something different,” he said. “Something real.”

Independence or Bust

One of the EFF’s strongest demands is that the committee be led by someone outside the Government of National Unity (GNU). Why? Credibility.

Thambo argued that given the serious nature of the claims, which may implicate senior government and police officials, it would be a conflict of interest for someone aligned with the current executive to oversee the process.

“This investigation must not be allowed to become a political cover-up,” he said. “The truth must come first, not party lines.”

Public Reactions: Skepticism and Hope

On social media, the announcement has triggered a wave of cautious optimism. Some South Africans see the committee as a long-overdue chance to confront the rot. Others remain skeptical, noting that many past investigations have yielded few real consequences.

“I’ll believe it when someone in a suit actually goes to jail,” tweeted one user. Another commented, “Good move by the EFF. At least someone’s not asleep.”

Civil society groups have echoed the need for independence and transparency, with watchdogs warning that this committee’s work will be closely monitored.

EFF’s Promise: No One Is Above Scrutiny

The EFF is pledging full participation and full pressure. Thambo made it clear: no official, regardless of rank or political connections, should be shielded from accountability.

“We will scrutinise every person who testifies. We will not allow this to become a toothless exercise,” he said.

And while some may question the EFF’s motives, there’s no denying the party has made anti-corruption a pillar of its messaging. If this committee succeeds, it could restore some badly needed credibility to Parliament and more importantly, to the justice system itself.

The Stakes Are National

At its heart, this investigation is not just about corruption. It’s about whether ordinary South Africans can believe in the police officers who patrol their streets. It’s about whether the courts can be trusted to protect victims, not shield perpetrators. It’s about the soul of a justice system that too many feel has failed them.

The EFF has drawn a line in the sand.

And as the committee begins its work, the rest of the country will be watching, not just to see what’s revealed, but to see whether Parliament still has the will to act on what it finds.

{Source: IOL}

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