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Madlanga Commission | Carrim allegedly spotted in Cape Town while reportedly receiving hospital treatment

Madlanga Commission evidence leader, Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, says controversial North West businessman, Suliman Carrim, was allegedly seen having lunch with friends in Cape Town. The claim comes despite Carrim's legal team informing the commission that he is unwell and receiving medical treatment in hospital. Advocate Chaskalson told the commission that Carrim's legal team submitted another medical certificate on Tuesday, indicating that he would be unable to appear for his scheduled […]

July 15, 2026 387

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Madlanga Commission | Experts say repeated medical absences risk undermining accountability

Some political analysts believe the growing number of witnesses citing medical reasons for missing testimony before the Madlanga Commission risks undermining accountability and public confidence in the inquiry. Their comments come after a fourth high-profile appearance was postponed in a space of two months, the latest involving Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson. Johnson is among several key witnesses who have failed to appear before the […]

July 13, 2026 185

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Madlanga Commission | Cat Matlala to appear before commission next Tuesday

Alleged crime kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has been subpoenaed to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, 7 July. Matlala has reportedly agreed to testify on condition that he is not questioned about the controversial SAPS Medicare24 Tshwane District tender, citing ongoing legal proceedings involving the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The commission says this will not affect its work or findings, adding that matters related to the controversial […]

July 2, 2026 80

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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi grilled over van Wyk voice notes

The Madlanga Commission has heard a series of voice notes allegedly sent to suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief of Police, Julius Mkhwanazi, by Medicare 24 CEO Mike van Wyk, raising questions about a possible exchange of favours. In one voice note, van Wyk is heard asking Mkhwanazi to facilitate blue-light privileges for his associate, suggesting he would offer him money in return. Mkhwanazi has denied receiving kickbacks […]

April 16, 2026 165

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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi denies granting Matlala blue-light privileges

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi, has denied installing blue lights on vehicles belonging to alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Mkhwanazi is accused of abusing state resources to benefit associates, including allegedly granting Matlala’s vehicles unlawful blue-light privileges and signing an open-ended security tender with Matlala’s company, CAT VIP Protection. He told the commission that he was suspended for three months over allegations he […]

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