Members of parliament's ad hoc committee investigating corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system continue to face challenges in finalizing their report.The committee met to review a third preliminary draft after rejecting the second version, which was labeled 'watered down' by MPs.

Critics argued the draft failed to reflect their submissions and appeared to exonerate high-profile figures like suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu and deputy commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya.The document lacked evidence proving Mchunu's alleged involvement in corrupt activities, despite noting unresolved integrity concerns.

Cross-party MPs from the EFF, MK Party, ANC, and ActionSA claimed critical information was omitted, leading to the report being sent back for revisions.

However, when the committee reconvened, members reiterated their frustrations, with EFF MP Leigh-Anne Mathys questioning the content team's direction and suggesting a new team.Committee chair Soviet Lekganyane proposed line-by-line amendments, but MK Party MP David Skosana criticized the process as time-consuming.ANC MP Mdumiseni Ntuli emphasized the need for explicit party recommendations in the final report.

ActionSA MP Dereleen James expressed concern that the report did not reflect their submissions, while Patriotic Alliance MP Ashley Sauls defended the draft's completeness.Senior content adviser Christine Silkstone acknowledged the committee's concerns and promised further adjustments.

The ongoing disputes highlight deepening tensions within the parliamentary committee over the report's accuracy and representation of party inputs.