A fresh wave of political controversy has erupted in Parliament following growing calls for Miss Khusela Diko to be removed from the Ad Hoc Committee currently investigating critical matters of state accountability. Critics argue that her inclusion in the committee undermines its credibility and impartiality, citing past allegations of corruption and conflicts of interest during her tenure in government. Diko, the former spokesperson to President Cyril Ramaphosa, was appointed to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee tasked with oversight responsibilities on governance and executive operations. However, opposition parties, civil society groups, and sections of the public have strongly objected to her participation, insisting that she is “unfit to serve” due to her previous involvement in a controversial personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement scandal
