Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating claims of police corruption and interference is set to meet Wednesday to review oral hearings, public participation processes, and reports on cases involving Paul O’Sullivan. Parliament’sAd Hoc Committeeprobing allegations made by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal provincial head Lieutenant GeneralNhlanhla Mkhwanaziis set to meet on Wednesday. The committee will consider key aspects of its work, including its “public participation process”, its programme relating to the “resumption of oral hearings”, and a report on cases involvingPaul O’Sullivan.
This follows allegations that O’Sullivan sent threatening messages to the chief of staff to the suspended Police Minister, Cedrick Nkabinde, during a dinner break while Nkabinde was testifying before Parliament. Nkabinde further alleged that O’Sullivan exerted influence and interference within the South African Police Service and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate. The ad hoc committee adjourned its oral hearings in November and is now working under a tight deadline to conclude its business by the end of February, after being granted an extension by the National Assembly.
The committee was established following explosive allegations made on 6 July 2025, Lt General Mkhwanazi, who raised concerns about widespread police corruption and questioned the disbandment of a political killings task team. His testimony set the tone and scope for the committee’s investigation. The committee concluded its 2025 programme with testimony from controversial businessmanVusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, who appeared before Members of Parliament while detained at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre following his arrest in April.
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Matlala is facing several serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and alleged involvement in a R2 billion fraud linked to Tembisa Hospital. During his appearance, Matlala was extensively questioned about R500 000 cash payments he said he made to former police minister Bheki Cele, raids conducted on his home, and his alleged connections with National Deputy Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya. The committee also heard Matlala’s claim that Cele demanded a bribe of R1 million, which Matlala alleged he partially paid using Woolworths shopping bags.
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