Mkhwanazi sues for libel, wants R5m - unrepentant O’Sullivan says “he’s part of the broken system.”

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Police General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has filed a R5 million defamation suit against forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan, demanding damages and an apology. But O’Sullivan remains defiant, calling the case a silencing tactic and insisting his claims are rooted in fact. He accuses Mkhwanazi of being “part of the broken criminal justice system” and vows to use the courts to shine a light on deep-seated corruption within SAPS.
17 Sep 2025 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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