African National Congress MP Dr Siyabonga Cwele was on Tuesday sworn in by Cape Judge-President John Hlophe as chairperson of Parliament's standing committee on intelligence. Cwele, who has been a member of the committee for two years, replaces ANC colleague Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, who was appointed ANC Chief Whip earlier this year.
In welcoming guests to the ceremony, Mapisa-Nqakula said Cwele would have his hands full, as the joint standing committee on intelligence (JSCI) was "the kind of committee that keeps you on your toes for 24 hours a day". She had the utmost confidence in him, as a highly principled man of integrity, to keep the committee united and not to compromise national security. National security came first in the JSCI, no matter "what party you are from", she said.
After taking the oath, Cwele said he intended to build on the firm foundation laid by his predecessors. He was committed to working as part of a team in the committee and to build on its high level of integrity.
Source: News 24
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