Those who have proof of irregularities in South Africa’s controversial arms deal should bring this before Parliament’s standing committee on public accounts (Scopa), the New National Party said on Tuesday.
”If this is not done, the only conclusion we can come to is that the media is being used to score political points and to discredit President Thabo Mbeki,” NNP defence spokesperson Johnny Schippers said in a statement.
”The accusers must bring proof,” he said.
”The NNP takes note of the latest allegations related to the controversial arms deal.
”It is in the interest of good governance that we get to the bottom of these and all other allegations in the media. The problem is that an investigation can not be conducted on the basis of media reports alone,” Schippers said.
The allegations questioned the integrity of President Mbeki and his government, and placed ”a moral responsibility on parties with proof. to come forward in the public interest”, he said. – Sapa