The MK Party has confirmed that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has officially acknowledged two affidavits alleging serious police misconduct and hidden evidence. These affidavits, submitted by acting party leader and MP David Douglas Des van Rooyen, relate to incidents investigated by the Nkabinde Commission of Inquiry and are now part of a statutory IPID investigation.
Affidavits point to fatal SAPS conduct and evidence tampering
The original affidavit presents key allegations before IPID, including:
- Fatal shooting of a minor during a SAPS operation
- False self-defence narrative refuted by forensic and ballistic evidence
- Alleged planting of a firearm to justify use of force
- Video evidence of torture and assault by SAPS Cato Manor unit
- Senior SAPS officer linked to custodial death
A supplementary affidavit expands the claims, providing further evidence of:
- Improper engagement with witnesses outside legal channels
- Witness intimidation and threats
- Efforts to suppress truthful testimony and distort judicial outcomes
Table: Key Allegations Before IPID
| Type of Allegation | Details |
|---|---|
| Fatal SAPS Conduct | Minor shot during operation |
| Forensic Contradictions | False self-defence disproved by ballistic evidence |
| Fabrication of Evidence | Firearm allegedly planted to justify force |
| Video Evidence | Shows torture and assault by Cato Manor SAPS unit |
| Custodial Deaths | Senior officer implicated in police custody deaths |
| Witness Manipulation | Threats, coercion, and improper contact outside formal channels |
| Judicial Interference | Alleged suppression of truthful evidence affecting justice process |
MK Party demands transparency and accountability
The MK Party argues this evidence—previously excluded during a multi-million rand settlement concluded by the NPA—renders the payout constitutionally indefensible. They have also submitted a formal parliamentary question to the Minister of Justice seeking details on the settlement’s legal basis and accountability measures.
The party insists this is not a personal dispute, but a matter of public integrity and justice. It calls for full recovery of any public funds paid out based on suppressed or false evidence, in line with constitutional principles.
