Star, November 06, 2006 Edition 1
Linda Daniels
National Police Commissioner Jackie Selebi's public denial of allegations of wrongdoing has done little to appease opposition parties.
Among other things, they yesterday called for a commission of inquiry into the allegations and for the dossier detailing the damning claims against him to be made public.
The Democratic Alliance's Dianne Kohler-Barnard said the bad publicity hanging over Selebi's head needed to be resolved urgently.
"If there is any truth to these allegations, then commissioner Selebi is grossly unsuitable to be in his current position and he should be charged as soon as possible.
"He certainly deserves his day in court.
"But at the same time, if there is no real substance to this latest investigation, this has to be established urgently and the appropriate statement should be made by the National Prosecuting Authority."
The Inkatha Freedom Party's Koos van der Merwe said the dossier referred to in the Sunday Times must be made public.
"It looks like a serious matter Â… that such allegations be put to bed with a denial is not enough."
The leader of the Independent Democrats, Patricia de Lille, said it was time that Minister of Safety and Security Charles Nqakula investigated the claims.
De Lille said it was clear there were tensions between the police and the Scorpions, who were reporting to the same political heads: Nqakula and Minister of Justice Brigitte Mabandla.
African Christian Democratic Party Leader Kenneth Meshoe called for a commission of inquiry, as Selebi's denial might not be enough to clear his name. Allegations would not easily die down until people were satisfied they were not true.
Opposition parties want commission of inquiry
Star, November 06, 2006 Edition 1
Linda Daniels
National Police Commissioner Jackie Selebi's public denial of allegations of wrongdoing has done little to appease opposition parties.
Among other things, they yesterday called for a commission of inquiry into the allegations and for the dossier detailing the damning claims against him to be made public.
The Democratic Alliance's Dianne Kohler-Barnard said the bad publicity hanging over Selebi's head needed to be resolved urgently.
"If there is any truth to these allegations, then commissioner Selebi is grossly unsuitable to be in his current position and he should be charged as soon as possible.
"He certainly deserves his day in court.
"But at the same time, if there is no real substance to this latest investigation, this has to be established urgently and the appropriate statement should be made by the National Prosecuting Authority."
The Inkatha Freedom Party's Koos van der Merwe said the dossier referred to in the Sunday Times must be made public.
"It looks like a serious matter Â… that such allegations be put to bed with a denial is not enough."
The leader of the Independent Democrats, Patricia de Lille, said it was time that Minister of Safety and Security Charles Nqakula investigated the claims.
De Lille said it was clear there were tensions between the police and the Scorpions, who were reporting to the same political heads: Nqakula and Minister of Justice Brigitte Mabandla.
African Christian Democratic Party Leader Kenneth Meshoe called for a commission of inquiry, as Selebi's denial might not be enough to clear his name. Allegations would not easily die down until people were satisfied they were not true.