The Democratic Alliance (DA) has walked out of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee meeting in Cape Town. The committee is investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system.
DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach questioned the evidence of Kishene Chetty who is a member of the public.
Breytenbach’s concern is that most of Chetty’s evidence is about cases that are still pending in various courts. She says she is very worried that Chetty may incriminate himself in the process of testifying.
“I honestly submit. It is my view that we are about to seriously prejudice Mr Chetty whether he realises or not. It’s not really relevant. We are about to do serious damage to whatever case he may have and I will urged him to not proceed with this. We can take note of his affidavit. There is stuff that is really concerning here but we can read it. If he opens up to questions chair, I foresee serious problems. And I am not quite sure if I want to participate in this because once he does that it is our responsibility to question him. And it will really not come out right for him. It can only prejudice his case. I am not sure if his lawyer knows of this.”
VIDEO |Businessman Kishene Chetty’s testimony on conversation with private investigator Paul O’Sullivan:
African National Congress Member of Parliament, Xola Nqola, has expressed concern about the effectiveness of communication between the evidence leaders of the Ad Hoc Committee and the Chairperson Soviet Lekganyane.
There have been serious disagreements among committee members regarding the evidence from Chetty.
“Chair, I think it’s important. It would have been raised by members in our house keeping committee meetings that between the evidence leaders, the legal unit of Parliament and the secretariat, there must be a way of checking unto the nature of the people who apply to appear this committee because it’s quite cumbersome now if every now and then we are to discuss in this setting, in the presence of the person who would want to come and present to us, in front of South Africa that no this person was not supposed to be here.”
VIDEO | Parliament Ad Hoc Committee’s proceedings on 12 March 2026:
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/montrealers-shop-amongst-a-flurry-of-snow.jpg?id=54238275&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Hold onto your hats, folks! As the leaves fall and the temperature cools, many Canadians' eyes are already on the holidays. However, a new <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-winter-weather-forecast-meteomedia-2024-2025">Quebec winter forecast for 2024-2025</a> promises anything but a calm, cozy December. <br/></p><p>According to the full <a href="https://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast/nova-scotia-pei-new-brunswick-quebec">2024-2025 predictions from The Farmers' Almanac</a>, which are reserved for members, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-winter-weather">winter weather in Quebec</a> will arrive in full force this year, unleashing a chaotic mix of snow, freezing rain, and icy winds right from the start.</p><p>So, if you're hoping for a gentle lead-in to winter, think again! December's weather is set to bring plenty of storm systems and plunging temperatures, making the month one to remember (and prepare for).</p><p>From intense snowfall to freezing rain storms, it seems Quebecers can expect just about every winter surprise. Here's the day-to-day lowdown on what this wild winter forecast might look like from November to the end of December.</p><h3>Quebec's November forecast</h3><br/><ul><li><strong>4th - 7th </strong>Clear skies, crisp air, then turns milder.</li><li><strong>8th - 11th </strong>Rapid temperature changes accompany an intensifying storm moving east: Expect a heavy dose of rain or wet snow. Much colder air follows.</li><li><strong>12th - 15th </strong>Lingering clouds and spotty precipitation. Then turning decidedly colder.</li><li><strong>16th - 19th </strong>Wet snow for Quebec, with up to 30 cm over the Laurentians.</li><li><strong>20th - 23rd </strong>Dry and cold.</li><li><strong>24th - 27th </strong>Wet weather arrives with fast-moving front.</li><li><strong>28th - 30th </strong>Storm hugs the Atlantic Coast, bringing increasing winds and copious precipitation.</li></ul><h3>Quebec's December forecast</h3><br/><ul><li><strong>1st - 3rd </strong>Lots of clouds, with showers of rain and wet snow, followed by clear and cold weather.</li><li><strong>4th - 7th </strong>Coastal storm moves along the Atlantic Seaboard, bringing a variety of precipitation types. Very cold air follows.</li><li><strong>8th - 11th </strong>Dry and tranquil.</li><li><strong>12th - 15th </strong>Widespread showers, some heavy rain.</li><li><strong>16th - 19th </strong>Rain or mixed precipitation, along with gusty winds.</li><li><strong>20th - 23rd </strong>Lingering showers of rain and (over the Laurentians) wet snow.</li><li><strong>24th - 27th </strong>Lingering showers of rain and (over the Laurentians) wet snow.</li><li><strong>28th - 31st </strong>The year ends on a blustery and colder note, with frequent snow showers and flurries.</li></ul><h3>Will Montreal get snow for Christmas 2024?</h3><br/><p>This forecast from the Farmers' Almanac backs up an earlier report from <a href="https://www.meteomedia.com/fr/nouvelles/meteo/previsions/analyse-preliminaire-la-nina-va-decider-de-notre-hiver-cette-annee">MétéoMédia</a>, which hinted that December could kick off winter in Quebec with a serious chill. </p><p>According to meteorologist Réjean Ouimet, "Some indications suggest that winter will set in more strongly than in recent years. Cold and snow have often been a long time coming, but this year will be different." In fact, Ouimet noted that the last truly cold December in Quebec was back in 2018.</p><p>Will this winter be entirely white in Quebec? That’s still up in the air and largely depends on how La Niña shapes up. La Niña is a natural climate pattern that could either keep Quebec relatively mild with fewer Arctic blasts or bring in a brutal winter if it shifts cold air towards Eastern Canada. </p><p>Either way, Ouimet says we could see plenty of snow—or a messy mix of snow, rain, and ice—depending on how the Arctic air flows this season.</p><p>With Quebec's winter weather forecast predicting non-stop winter action throughout November and December, this season is set to start with a bang. </p><p>So, whether you're preparing for snow days or stocking up on hot chocolate, get ready for a chilly one!</p><p>shortcode-Notices-callout]</p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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