Sunday, 27 August 2017 – The Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises will, with immediate effect, receive comprehensive legal and support services to carry out its inquiry into allegations of state capture at state-owned enterprises.

The resources, approved by National Assembly House Chairperson responsible for Committees and ICT, Mr Cedric Frolick, with the concurrence of the National Assembly Speaker Ms Baleka Mbete, include the designation of an evidence leader for the process. The evidence leader will guide the provision of legal support to the committee.

The anticipated complexity of probing the allegations of state capture requires that the committee receives all the necessary support to ensure it fulfills its task with diligence, thoroughness and conscientiousness.

ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

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