MK Party has accused the Special Investigating Unit of being a presidential hit squad

The MK Party has accused the Special Investigating Unit of being a presidential hit squad, initiating investigations for political ends. The SIU delivered a presentation on its annual report to Parliament’s portfolio committee on Justice and Constitutional Development yesterday. The MK Party’s chief whip, Mzwanele Manyi, also expressed doubt about the independence of the SIU, since it relies on a proclamation being signed by the president before it can initiate a probe: