Civil unrest

THE joint inquiry of six committees of both houses of Parliament hit a snag at its meeting on Friday when MPS decided that the matter related to the unrest in KZN and Gauteng be referred back to National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise.

The joint committee was directed by National Assembly house chairperson Cedric Frolick in consultation with his counterpart on the National Council of Provinces. Frolick said it was crucial for Parliament to get the complete picture, reasons for unrest, consequence and response of the state through inquiry, led by the police portfolio committee and relevant committees.

The proposed inquiry by MPS was then ordered to report to Parliament by the time it reconvened on August 15.