Speaker of the National Assembly Assigns Three Committees to Consider General Mkhwanazi's Allegations
In relation to the debate requested by two political parties, the Speaker believes that it would not be appropriate to hold such a debate, as these allegations remain unsubstantiated at this stage.
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