Former Independent Police Investigative Directorate head Robert McBride testified before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating corruption, political interference, and criminal infiltration in South Africa’s criminal justice system. The public hearing of the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner got off to a rocky start on Tuesday with former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride refusing to disclose his current employment. This happened as McBride came under criticism for making gestures to MPs when giving testimony at the inquiry probing allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee, McBride initially did not disclose his current employment although he confirmed working in the intelligence services. “I am not allowed to say what my employment is,” he said. McBride also told evidence leader Advocate Norman Arendse that the CV he was using to lead the evidence was outdated.
This prompted ActionSA MP Dereleen James to raise her concern that they were told the CV was outdated. “That means we have a falsified statement. We can’t continue as if it is acceptable,” James said.
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MK Party MP David Skosana asked that McBride state where he was employed. In response, McBride said he could do so if he was given permission by his principals.
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