By Marcus Moloko
Parliament’s ad hoc Committee investigating corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system has found itself at the centre of a spending storm after forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan revealed he was paid R80,000 for just two days of testimony.
The disclosure, made during his final appearance on Thursday, sparked debate about the financial burden on taxpayers.
O’Sullivan confirmed that the payment covered his initial two‑day testimony on 10 and 11 February 2026.
He appeared before the committee a total of four times, meaning his overall cost to Parliament could easily exceed R160,000 if the same rate applied throughout.
A breakdown:
R80,000 for two days translates to R40,000 per day.
With four appearances, the estimated total could reach R160,000 or more.
This figure does not account for additional expenses such as travel, accommodation, or administrative support, which may further inflate the bill.
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