WATCH | Ex-IPID chief McBride questioned on controversial investigations, O’Sullivan ties

Former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride is expected to testify before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Tuesday morning.

McBride’s appearance comes amid allegations of improper conduct and claims that he colluded with private investigator Paul O’Sullivan to target senior police officials.

While McBride has previously denied wrongdoing, MPs are expected to question him on his role in controversial investigations and the broader governance failures now under parliamentary review.

The committee, tasked with probing allegations of political interference, corruption and the collapse of key police investigations, will also hear testimony this week from suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi.

Mkhwanazi is expected to face questions about his alleged links to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, described by authorities as a suspected crime kingpin.

Lawmakers believe Mkhanazi’s evidence could be pivotal in exposing how corruption cases were allegedly derailed, and whether senior officials exerted pressure to shield politically connected figures from prosecution.

McBride’s testimony unfolds against rising tension between Parliament and O’Sullivan, who has become central to the committee’s inquiry.

The ANC has accused O’Sullivan of contempt of Parliament after he requested to testify virtually, citing security concerns, and sought to limit engagement with certain political parties.

ANC chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli called O’Sullivan’s behaviour “contemptuous” and unacceptable.

“When I read the e-mails he wrote, it was clear we are dealing with an individual treating Parliament with serious contempt,” Ntuli said.

“We are convinced he must be physically called to the committee to explain his role in the security environment of the SAPS.”

In correspondence to the chief whip, O’Sullivan said he would not recognise the MK Party, the EFF or ActionSA during proceedings — a stance the committee rejected as unacceptable.

MPs have since resolved to subpoena him to appear in person.

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