Overview
- Democratic Alliance members exited the Cape Town hearing after objecting to testimony from criminally accused businessman Kishene Chetty.
- Committee chair Soviet Lekganyane ruled the proceedings would continue once Chetty confirmed he wished to proceed.
- DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach warned that questioning could prejudice Chetty’s active court matters and questioned whether he had legal representation.
- MPs across parties criticised the committee’s legal preparation and evidence vetting, with some calling the handling embarrassing and others urging that Chetty be heard.
- Chetty faces multiple cases tied to alleged irregular PPE contracts of about R8 million, a R56 million SAPS vehicle branding matter, and an alleged SARS fraud nearing R14 million, while a review application linked to earlier consolidation efforts awaits judicial assignment.