Perjury
House Justice Committee finds Sara Duterte impeachment complaints sufficient in substance
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The House Committee on Justice ruled on March 4, 2026, that the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte—filed in early February and transmitted to the Speaker's office—are sufficient in substance, voting 54-1 to advance proceedings. Duterte has 10 days to respond. Separately, she filed a perjury complaint against former intelligence officer Ramil Madriaga, whose affidavit supported the complaints.
Cedrick Nkabinde, chief of staff to sidelined Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, admitted during parliamentary testimony that parts of his written statement were made up, sparking perjury accusations. The admission came amid scrutiny over his role in facilitating meetings between Mchunu and businessman Brown Mogotsi. The hearing is part of an investigation into alleged criminal infiltration in South Africa's law enforcement.