Parliament – Tensions flared in Parliament on Tuesday when Cedrick Nkabinde dramatically read out an allegedly threatening message he claims to have received from prominent forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan, moments before addressing the Ad Hoc Committee.
According to Nkabinde, the message which he read verbatim into the parliamentary record accused him of corruption and warned of looming criminal consequences.
“Get ready, you lying crook. I am going to make sure you spend some years in prison. You were bribed by Mkhwanazi and Mabola. Now you will pay for your crimes, guaranteed,” the message allegedly stated.
The reading of the message stunned committee members, some visibly reacting with shock as the accusations and tone reverberated through the chamber. Nkabinde insisted the message constituted intimidation and an attempt to influence his testimony.
The committee chair said the matter would be formally recorded and referred to the relevant authorities for further assessment. However, Parliament has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.
O’Sullivan, known for his high-profile investigations into organised crime and state corruption, has not yet publicly responded to the allegation at the time of publication.
The incident has added yet another layer of drama to an already contentious inquiry, with observers warning that tensions between key players may escalate as proceedings continue.
