By Marcus Moloko
ANC MP Khusela Sangoni has firmly rejected proposals for forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan to testify virtually before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, insisting that he must appear in person to answer allegations of interference in South Africa’s justice system.
The ad hoc committee was established in 2025 to investigate allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Mkhwanazi accused senior figures in the police and justice system of corruption, political interference, and misconduct. The inquiry is running at the same time as the Madlanga Commission, which is probing similar claims.
Sangoni has taken a hard line against allowing O’Sullivan to testify remotely.
“We vehemently reject at this point any consideration of online hearings. Our terms of reference were very clear that witnesses must present themselves physically before the committee. This relates to Mr. Paul O’Sullivan as well as Mr. Brown Mogotsi. Sufficient time has been given
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