<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>South Africa’s parliamentary Speaker Thoko Didiza denied a request to debate allegations of police minister and officials interfering in an investigation into political assassinations.</li><li>Didiza has referred the claims to relevant committees for urgent consideration and a report back to the National Assembly.</li><li>The Democratic Alliance and ActionSA called for a debate on police corruption after Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused minister Senzo Mchunu of misconduct.</li><li>Parliament indicated that holding a debate would be premature as the allegations are currently unsubstantiated.</li></ul>

South African parliament denies request to debate police claims

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