Mbuyiseni Ndlozi Says Malema and Ian Cameron Should Not Have Sat on Mkhwanazi Ad Hoc Committee

• Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi appeared on a joint SMWX and African Renaissance Podcast episode that premiered on YouTube on Saturday, 19 September 2026
• Ndlozi argued that several committee members had clear conflicts of interest and should have recused themselves from probing Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations
• His remarks have divided Mzansi, with some backing his natural justice argument and others accusing him of selective criticism

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has come out swinging against Parliament's ad hoc committee tasked with probing Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's explosive allegations, arguing that figures such as Julius Malema and Ian Cameron never should have been allowed to sit on it. The remarks, which are rapidly gaining traction online, came during a joint episode produced by SMWX and the African Renaissance Podcast that premiered on YouTube on Saturday, 19 September 2026.

Filmed in a warmly lit lounge setting adorned with bookshelves, a floor lamp, and potted plants, and hosted by Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, the conversation carried a serious analytical tone throughout. Ndlozi argued that the presence of individuals whose names had already been drawn into the orbit of the very concerns Mkhwanazi raised fatally undermined the committee's credibility before a single word of evidence was heard.

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Ndlozi on Why Malema shouldn't have been on ad hoc committee

Ndlozi grounded his critique in the principles of natural justice, insisting that anyone with a conflict of interest, a sense of bias, or a loyalty that could compromise objectivity was obligated to recuse themselves. He described the proceedings as an "ad hoc comedy" rather than a legitimate inquiry, and said an honest Speaker of the National Assembly would simply shut it down.

He also took aim at the committee's earlier resistance to the Madlanga Commission, suggesting its members wanted control of the process rather than a genuine search for the truth.

"They wanted to control the narrative," he said, adding that a legitimate inquiry would allow the truth to emerge on its own terms and help correct a police force that, in his view, had been compromised by organised criminal networks.

Ndlozi further invoked the ethical principle that anyone acting as an adjudicator must not have created an impression of partiality, comparing the situation to a judge presiding over a case involving a close family member.

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Watch the podcast clip that ignited the debate below:

Mzansi reacts to Ndlozi's statement

The episode has drawn a mix of admiration and pushback across social media.

@SeimaBrenny pushed back on Ndlozi's framing:

"His selective way of mentioning Malema, Cameron… Not even one member from the ANC who is in the majority, and they run JCS. The Ad hoc has uncovered some of the critical key issues whereby even the Madlanga is using as reference…"

@itanipriestump1 was more enthusiastic:

"I loved it when you took each other on. That was lit, my brother; thanks for having him. He actually gave a lot of deeper reflection that I never thought of, and it is interesting how he understood Gen. Mkhwanazi in his Judicial allegations; that was profound and on point. Much love."

@KyleNeuman5 questioned Ndlozi's honesty:

"But the good Doc is dishonest, and he assumes parliamentarians are not politicians who are not biased and have to act like judges. Politicians will always push their agenda."

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@LoJohannes19 sided firmly with Ndlozi:

"Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is absolutely right: the presence of members whose names were already linked-directly or indirectly—to the very questionable practices and networks raised in General Mkhwanazi's allegations rendered the ad hoc committee structurally compromised from the start."

@tshepe1985 was more dismissive:

"Ndlozi talks too much for someone who keeps sounding like a sports analyst analysing the game after the final whistle. The Ad Hoc Committee doesn't have the investigative budget or resources of the Madlanga Commission. He thinks he's an expert, but he's still green."

Sizwe Dhlomo calls out Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

Previously, Briefly News reported that Sizwe Dhlomo criticised Ndlozi for saying he was unsure whether he would vote at a livestreamed public forum.

Mzansi weighed in on whether Ndlozi's sentiments are dangerous given South Africa's already low voter turnout.

Source: Briefly News