Trollip vs O’Sullivan: ActionSA leader lays criminal charges over threats

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ActionSA parliamentary leader Athol Trollip has laid criminal charges against forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan after a barrage of threats and accusations. Trollip says he was simply calling for urgent investigation into police corruption, but won’t be intimidated from doing his job as an MP. Trollip spoke to BizNews' Alec Hogg.

28 Jul 2025 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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