Dintwe to probe complaint against Zuma

THE Inspector-General of Intelligence, Setlhomamaru Dintwe, has promised to probe the complaint lodged by the SACP against President Jacob Zuma on the so-called intelligence report that led to the axeing of Pravin Gordhan as finance minister.

This followed confirmation by SACP first deputy general secretary Solly Mapaila that he had filed an affidavit with Dintwe against Zuma.

The SACP was left infuriated that Zuma had denied in court papers an intelligence report was used to justify the sacking of Gordhan and the reshuffling of his cabinet in March.

Legal adviser to Dintwe advocate Jay Naidoo confirmed yesterday they will probe the complaint by the SACP.

However, she would not commit to deadlines for the investigation.

“The inspector-general confirms that he is currently investigating a complaint lodged by the SACP concerning the so-called intelligence report,” said Naidoo.

“The investigation is still ongoing and as a result there is no report as yet. He will communicate duly once a report has been issued.”

Zuma has been under fire in recent times over state capture and leaked e-mails.

The SACP has prevented Zuma from addressing its members after its call for him to resign. This was the same position taken by Cosatu after Zuma was booed and prevented from addressing the May Day rally in Mangaung.

Zuma was taken to court by the opposition on his cabinet reshuffle.

But in court papers he has not mentioned the issue of the report and said the opposition must produce it.

Mapaila said they believe Zuma was not telling them the truth on this report and the SACP has decided to complain to the Inspector-General of Intelligence.