By Johnathan Paoli
Political pressure is mounting after forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan staged a dramatic walkout from Parliament’s ad hoc committee, with National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza warning that action may follow, and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) calling for him to be charged with contempt.
Didiza said in a media statement on Thursday that she had noted with concern the unfortunate developments during the committee’s inquiry into allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and confirming she is considering what steps may be taken under Parliament’s Powers and Privileges framework.
“Parliamentary committees are constitutionally mandated to conduct oversight, gather evidence, and interrogate matters of public importance in a manner that upholds the dignity, authority and integrity of Parliament. Witnesses appearing before committees are expected to cooperate fully with proceedings and to respect the authority of Parliament,” Didiza said.
She stressed that parliamentary committees are constitutionally mandated oversight bodies
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