The North West Provincial Legislature’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of interference involving Clifton J Groep has recommended that possible cases of perjury uncovered during its hearings be referred to the National Director of Public Prosecutions for further consideration.

Addressing the media in Mahikeng on Thursday, committee chairperson Nathan Oliphant confirmed that the committee had entered the deliberation phase of its investigation after concluding months of public hearings into allegations involving members of the North West Provincial Legislature and the Naledi Local Municipality mayor.

The Ad Hoc Committee was established under Rule 186 of the Standing Rules of the North West Provincial Legislature to investigate allegations of interference against members of the legislature by Groep.

Oliphant said the committee received an analysis report from its legal team, led by senior counsel Pule Seleka, outlining “multiple contradictions” in witness testimonies presented during the hearings process.

According to the committee, the legal report identified possible instances of perjury arising from conflicting evidence provided by several witnesses who testified before the inquiry.

“Following deliberations on the contents of the report, the Committee adopted the report with recommended amendments arising from its deliberative processes,” Oliphant said.

The investigation, which began in November 2025, heard testimony from a wide range of witnesses, including current and former municipal officials, provincial government representatives and political figures connected to the matter.

Those who appeared before the committee included former Naledi Local Municipality municipal manager Modisenyane Thompson Segapo, former director of corporate services Thabo Appolus and North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi.

The hearings were held at the Sun City Convention Centre and streamed publicly on the legislature’s Facebook platform as part of efforts to ensure transparency and public participation.

Oliphant stressed that the committee’s work had been guided by principles of fairness, impartiality and natural justice, adding that the next phase of proceedings would focus on finalising procedural processes and recommendations before reporting back to the House.

This was originally posted on The North West Provincial Legislature Facebook page