Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee prepares to hear testimony from Paul O'Sullivan
Paul O'Sullivan postponed testimony due to safety fears after threats linked to KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner; Parliament secured strict protections for his appearance.
- On Tuesday, Paul O'Sullivan will appear before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee after Soviet Lekganyane assured strict security measures for his attendance.
- Citing safety fears, O'Sullivan said KwaZulu‑Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's statements put his life at risk, but he recalled replying, `It will be a great pleasure to testify because there are things that need to be out there.`
- Some MPs pressed to summon O'Sullivan as the Speaker of the National Assembly requested further consultations, signaling ongoing institutional coordination.
- The chair said a solution has been found without subjecting Parliament to potential litigation, and the committee noted it could have issued subpoenas, which the ANC Chief Whip welcomed avoiding.
- After missing last week's scheduled appearance, the committee is eager to secure the forensic investigator's evidence amid its investigation, citing serious security concerns.
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O’Sullivan refuses to answer questions about background – The Mail & Guardian
Private forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan told parliament’s ad hoc committee that he would not answer questions related to his family and business interests before 1990. Testifying on Tuesday before the committee which is investigating corruption in the criminal justice system, O’Sullivan insisted that his personal background was off limits. Economic Freedom Fighters MP Julius Malema asked why the investigator had stated in his affidavit tha…
Parliament assures O’Sullivan of safety ahead of hearing
The chairperson of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, Soviet Lekganyane, says they have assured private investigator Paul O’Sullivan that strict security measures will be in place for his appearance before the committee. The committee is investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption, and political interference in South Africa’s criminal justice system. O’Sulliv…
O’Sullivan testimony cut short as pain halts ad hoc committee hearing
By Johnathan Paoli Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on Wednesday adjourned proceedings after witness Paul O’Sullivan said he was in excruciating pain. O’Sullivan’s testimony was cut short despite the sitting being scheduled as the final day of his appearance. The committee said it would arrange a new date for him to conclude his evidence. Ad hoc committee chairperson Soviet Lek…
Malema Questions O’Sullivan’s Motives for Moving to Apartheid-Era South Africa
EFF leader Julius Malema questioned forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan during his testimony before a parliamentary ad hoc committee on Tuesday over his decision to settle in South Africa during the apartheid era. O’Sullivan, who holds multiple citizenships, told the committee he developed an affection for the country after visits in the 1980s, citing its climate among other reasons. Malema challenged this explanation, pointing out that the 19…
'Completely unqualified' - Paul O'Sullivan on his qualifications - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Paul O’Sullivan‘s qualifications have come under scrutiny at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating criminality in the country’s criminal justice system. O’Sullivan had spent the bulk of his testimony in parliament, relating his role in exposing corruption and helping in crime prevention activities as a police reservist. Members of Parliament asked him to clarify what his formal qualifications were. In an exchange with ActionSA’s MP Derelee…
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