Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan warns KwaZulu-Natal police chief Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations could “end his life in the police”, urging police minister Senzo Mchunu to suspend him and national commissioner Fannie Masemola.
In an explosive Sunday press briefing, Mkhwanazi alleged political interference in police cases which involved Mchunu and deputy national commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya. Mchunu said he will apply his mind to the allegations, while Sibiya dismissed the claims.
Speaking on Newzroom Afrika, O’Sullivan also dismissed the allegations, arguing Mkhwanazi’s public disclosure of investigations was unlawful, undermining the criminal justice system, judiciary and National Prosecuting Authority. He has written to Mchunu and President Cyril Ramaphosa demanding an inquiry.
Listen to O’Sullivan lash out at Mkhwanazi: