MKP MP Thulani Shongwe Challenges Ian Cameron's Authority to Chair Police Committee
- MKP MP Thulani Shongwe interrupted a virtual Portfolio Committee on Police meeting on 12 August 2026 to challenge chairperson Ian Cameron
- Shongwe argued that Cameron could not legally preside over the committee due to his alleged links to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
- DA MP Lisa Schickerling raised a point of order, dismissing Shongwe's claims and calling on the committee to continue with its scheduled agenda
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PARLIAMENT — uMkhonto weSizwe Party MP Thulani Shongwe brought a virtual Portfolio Committee on Police meeting to a standstill on 12 August 2026, openly contesting the right of committee chairperson Ian Cameron to lead proceedings.
The session had been convened to consider joint committee reports and minutes when Shongwe interrupted, arguing that committee members were being drawn into what he described as an unlawful process. His central contention was that Cameron's alleged involvement in matters connected to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and the removal of South African Police Service National Commissioner Fannie Masemola disqualified him from continuing to chair the committee. Cameron previously denied his involvement.
Cameron holds firm, DA pushes back
Cameron did not yield to the challenge, confirming that he was presiding over the meeting as the designated chairperson. Democratic Alliance MP Lisa Schickerling intervened with a point of order, stating that Shongwe's objections bore no relevance to the day's scheduled agenda. Schickerling characterised the allegations as spurious and without factual basis, urging the committee to move forward with its business.
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She further advised Shongwe to submit a formal written complaint should he wish to pursue concerns about the committee's leadership through the appropriate channels. Additional points of order were raised by other members during the disruption, though the meeting ultimately pressed on with its planned programme.
Watch the confrontation between Shongwe and Cameron unfold during the virtual sitting:
Social media divided over the standoff
The clip drew considerable reaction online, with opinion split over whether Cameron should continue in his role.
@kbhebhe said:
"@IanCameron23 was lucky with Skhosana on suspension… this meeting was going degenerate into chaos."
@AyeeNdeM wrote:
"Why is the Chair not allowing Shongwe to speak? Where does he get the right to close him down. Atleast listen then you can rule him out of order."
@sharonshibe stated:
"Honourable Shongwe is correct, Ian is an alleged criminal he must be removed as chair of that committee."
@LilaSonga added:
"Ian Cameron has no business continuing chairing a police committee."
@SiphoEuphred asked:
"Didn't he say same about Julius defending Khan?"
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