In case you missed it: O’Sullivan abruptly leaves parliament | Two SA men dead in Ukraine-Russia war | Wits prof in hot water

Paul O’Sullivan testifies at the parliamentary ad hoc committee inquiry into alleged corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system at Good Hope Chambers on February 10, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. Picture: Gallo Images/Brenton Geach In the news today, Paul O’Sullivan abruptly left during his testimony before Parliament’s as hoc committee. Meanwhile, International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has confirmed that two South Africans have died on the frontlines in the Ukraine-Russia war.

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Proceedings at Parliament’s ad hoc committee erupted into chaos on Thursday when forensic expert Paul O’Sullivan abruptly left during his testimony. O’Sullivan had returned to complete his evidence as part of the committee’s inquiry investigating allegations of corruption, criminal infiltration and political interference within South Africa’s justice system. The tension peaked as O’Sullivan, originally expected to testify until 1pm, faced further accusations suggesting he might be aspy or foreign agent.

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As the scheduled end time approached, O’Sullivan said he needed to leave for a flight to Johannesburg. “I have reached a point chairman, where I have to go,” he told MPs. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has confirmed that two South Africans have died on the frontlines in the Ukraine-Russia war.

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