Chair, the DA is in possession of the final Independent Police Investigative Directorate, Ipid, report into the rendition of Zimbabweans in 2010. This final report, completed in March 2014, confirms that the national Hawks boss, Anwa Dramat, and Gauteng Hawks head, Shadrack Sibiya, had no hand in the illegal rendition of foreigners. The Minister's reliance on an outdated report is suspiciously convenient, given that he would have had access to both reports.
The Portfolio Committee on Police must therefore refer this Minister of Police, Nathi Nhleko, to the Powers and Privileges Committee for misleading Parliament. The final Ipid report clearly recommends that no charges be brought against Lieutenant-General Dramat and Major-General Sibiya. The investigation established that there is no prima facie evidence against them. This comes after the Minister acted unlawfully by going against a Constitutional Court order prohibiting him from suspending the general outside consultation with Parliament. The Police Minister did so anyway, claiming that the Ipid report implicates them in the illegal rendition. It is not true! Minister, explain! [Applause.]
Hon Chairperson, before you call for the EFF member's statement, under your guidance and very respectfully, may I address you?
Yes, you may proceed.
We want to second that motion that the Minister be taken to the Powers and Privileges Committee. I do not know what the procedure around that is. [Interjections.] It is serious and gross misconduct.
Hon member, I think you and the DA can come together and pave your way forward, but not in the House, please.
Okay, we will come and advise the House on how to take the Minister of Police to the Powers and Privileges Committee. [Interjections.]
The Table staff ... [Interjections.] Hon Ndlozi, please do not do that.