Arms deal probe puzzle

It was not known why the investigation into the multi-billion rand arms deal was closed because the Hawks failed to respond to queries from Parliament's standing committee on public accounts, the SABC reported

Scopa had tried to find out why the investigation was being stopped immediately after its hearing with the Hawks, chairman Themba Godi said.

Godi said there had been 50 separate investigations into the arms deal, and that it was the prerogative of the Hawks to decide whether to open the investigation. The Hawks decided last September not to continue with the probe.