Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Sues Paul O’Sullivan for R5 Million Over Serious Allegations
- KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has taken legal action against Paul O'Sullivan
- Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is suing the renowned forensic investigator over his damning claims on various media platforms
- Netizens applauded Mkhwanazi for standing up to O'Sullivan, while others questioned the timing and predicted O'Sullivan might escape accountability
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KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is suing forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan for R5-million over his recent statements.
Mkhwanazi has been in the spotlight since his explosive press briefing, where he alleged that organised crime groups have infiltrated the highest levels of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government. Hours before his appearance before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi became the topic of discussion again after he took legal action against popular forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan.
General Mkhwanazi sues Paul O'Sullivan
According to eTV journalist Dasen Thathiah, Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi is seeking R5 million in damages from O’Sullivan for his statements on several media platforms. O’Sullivan claimed that General Mkhwanazi is a criminal who runs a hit squad and is involved in corruption.
See Dasen Thathiah’s post below:
Netizens react after Mkhwanazi sues O'Sullivan
In the comment section, several netizens applauded Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for suing Paul O’Sullivan.
Here are some of the reactions:
@Ndlombango said:
“‘He who alleges must prove.’ O’Sullivan must prove his claims or pay.”
@Wolwevanger claimed:
“When forensic investigators and senior police officials clash in court, it usually means there's a lot more to uncover. I will be watching for full context.”
@Ihearyou_26 shared:
“The General had been quiet - glad to see he is quietly fighting once more.”
@ZiphoKhumalo3 claimed:
“Unfortunately for the General, Paul O'Sullivan's friends are running the courts. You might find he has dirt on most of them. Chances are, he will get away with it.”
@lynettekoen·suggested:
"R5 million is too little. General Mkhwanazi must take that annoying Paul O’Sullivan to the cleaners."
@philliuNonjoni2 asked:
“The timing is questionable. The question is, why was it not all reported to the authorities?”
@Maps_rza suggested:
“He must also make a public apology on every platform he went to spread lies on.”
@sibonga24 gushed:
“This criminal must pay a heavy fee, thank you, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, for taking action against this thug, Paul O'Sullivan, who wants to threaten Sakina Kamwendo on the ‘SABC Morning Live Show.’”
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What you should know about the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development revealed how much the Commission of Inquiry into General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations will cost.
The Commission is expected to cost hundreds of millions of Rands in six months for the tight period that President Cyril Ramaphosa set for it to achieve its objectives.
The Madlanga Commission’s first public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, 17 September 2025 at 10am.
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