Busisiwe Mkhwebane leaves section 194 committee after evidence leaders called to present evidence

She said what would be fair, was if there were “all hands on deck” to find resources so the inquiry could proceed.

After the tea break, Dyantyi said the committee would discontinue the inquiry and proceed with a committee session.“I would ask advocate Bawa to take members through the parts that I Indicated are important so that we save time when the inquiry resumes. This committee meeting is still open to everybody.”not a proper process to proceed with.She said this was illegal and unethical and said she would possibly lodge a complaint against the evidence leaders to the Legal Practice Council.

“This is something we would have done when evidence leaders start asking you questions. Today they are not asking the questions.”Even after she left, some committee members felt the committee should not continue. MP Omphile Maotwe said she wasMaotwe said if this was now a committee meeting, Bawa should have left.

“Because you said the next sitting is a committee sitting, for committee members. She is not a member. S he leads evidence inside the enquiry. Outside the inquiry what is she doing? If you want us to have committee meeting, explain what we are meeting for,” Maotwe said.evidence leaders could brief the committee without the presence of the legal team representing Mkhwebane. Dyantyi said this was not necessary.Doris Dlakude said the committee should proceed with the briefing by evidence leaders who are trying their best to empower the committee.

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