A member of Parliament attending the funeral of a woman killed by flying squad members shocked mourners when she defended the police in her speech.

Olga Kenkana was shot dead when police mistook the vehicle in which she was travelling for a hijacked car.

"One way or another, we are all going to die, regardless of whether a cop shoots you or you were ill," ANC MP Angie Molebatsi said, according to the Cape Times.

"Let's not lose hope towards the police. Let's keep on trusting them. Forgiveness is what God wants.

"This was her [Kekana's] destiny; let's not blame the police," Molebatsi said, before bursting into song.

The deceased's father, Frans Makgotla, was not impressed by Molebatsi's ill-timed words.

"We are hurting and angry at the police. It sounded like she was on their side," Makgotla explained.

An investigation into whether the officers were reckless is in progress.