Johannesburg, 26 February 2026 – ANC MP Khusela Diko Sangoni dismissed Paul O’Sullivan’s dramatic walkout from a parliamentary committee hearing as entirely predictable, accusing the private investigator of longstanding disdain for oversight processes.
Speaking to #Newzroom405, Diko Sangoni said the issue of O’Sullivan walking out was not a surprise. “We’ve seen him treat the committee with disdain and display arrogance when he appeared before us,” she stated firmly. The confrontation unfolded during a heated session probing allegations of corruption and misconduct linked to high-profile cases O’Sullivan has pursued, including probes into state capture figures.
Diko Sangoni, a vocal ANC deployee known for her no-nonsense approach to parliamentary accountability, emphasized that O’Sullivan’s behavior undermines democratic institutions. “This isn’t the first time. His pattern of grandstanding and refusing to engage constructively shows a blatant disrespect for the people’s representatives,” she added. The walkout occurred after tense exchanges over O’Sullivan’s alleged selective evidence submission and past clashes with lawmakers.
Opposition voices have rallied behind O’Sullivan, hailing him as a whistleblower hero, but Diko Sangoni rejected the narrative. “Arrogance doesn’t equate to truth-seeking. Committees exist to scrutinize, not to be lectured,” she retorted. The incident has reignited debates on the role of private investigators in public inquiries, with calls for stricter regulations.
Parliamentary spokesperson confirmed the hearing will reconvene next week, sans O’Sullivan. “Disruptions won’t derail our work,” they noted.
As South Africa grapples with corruption fatigue, Diko Sangoni’s candid take underscores the ANC’s pushback against perceived mavericks. Will this escalate into formal sanctions? Stay tuned