By Simon Nare
Parliamentarians in the ad hoc committee probing allegations of corruption and political interference in the justice system have expressed delight at the prospect of grilling forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan when he appears before the committee in person on Tuesday, but registered concerns that he plans to choose from whom he takes questions from, as well as demanding the recusal of that evidence leader Advocate Norman Arendse.
The MPs congratulated their chairman, Soviet Lekganyane, for having secured the appearance of O’Sullivan, in person, who had insisted not to appear in person, citing safety concerns.
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The committee members hailed the success of securing O’Sullivan’s appearance as a victory for the legislative house, while others slated National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza for trying to shield him.
Arendse confirmed to the committee earlier reports by the SABC that
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