Chairperson, the Manase inquiry was commissioned by the Member of the Executive Council in the KwaZulu-Natal province, representing a distinct sphere of government with corresponding authority to deal with matters of providing support and oversight on municipalities. The MEC is handling matters of the eThekwini Municipality according to the material conditions obtaining in the area.
It has become public knowledge, as was the intention of the MEC in commissioning the Manase inquiry. The hon delegate Zulu, fully understanding the role and space of the NCOP, knows very well how he can exploit the strategic location of this House to ensure accountability to actions directed by executive authorities in provinces where such actions occur.
Of course we operate in a manner that respects the classical dictum that justice delayed is justice denied. In this context, whenever allegations of corruption are raised against certain individuals, the affected individuals and the public deserve a fair and speedy resolution of these allegations. These we observe, noting that the merits of a case dictate how much time we spend dealing with each one of them in a democratic environment that recognises the rule of law.