DA's state capture allegations belong to police, not Parliament  

8 September 2016

The African National Congress in Parliament today rejected a proposed motion by the DA for Parliament to establish an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations of state capture and undue influence over the government.

Such allegations are of serious nature and should not be used for mere grandstanding in Parliament, but should instead be reported to competent authorities such as the police or relevant chapter 9 institutions for investigation. Only the appropriate authorities have the expertise to establish the truthfulness of such allegations to ensure that if anyone is involved in such illegality, they are made to face the full wrath of the law.

State capture and undue influence over the government is a serious offence, and if such allegations are proven correct, then those responsible must be prosecuted and convicted. It is therefore important that the DA report the matter to the competent authorities instead of engaging in publicity gimmicks in Parliament.

Parliament is neither an investigative agency nor professionally equipped to conduct criminal probes.

Issued by Moloto Mothapo on behalf of the Office of the ANC Chief Whip, 8 September 2016