US EditionSouth Africa: Three Persons of Interests Identified in 'Witness D' Murder Case
Police have identified three suspects in the killing of Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe, who survived two prior assassination attempts, authorities said.
- On Monday, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola said investigators identified three persons of interest in Marius van der Merwe's murder, with one taken in for questioning after he was fatally shot outside his Brakpan home on Friday.
- Van der Merwe testified at the Madlanga Commission three weeks ago, implicating suspended EMPD Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi and survived two earlier assassination attempts at Plastic City.
- Investigators say specialised units and vehicle-crime teams are examining the abandoned bakkie found in Alexandra, taken to a forensic laboratory, while police continue searching for the murder weapon, the Commissioner said.
- Critics have questioned witness protection, and the Madlanga Commission says it is reviewing arrangements with police, military, justice department and state security while General Fannie Masemola said, `We are closing in on these suspects as our investigations reach a very advanced and sensitive stage.`
- The assassination has reignited concerns about witness safety and officials say operations must be intensified to locate the perpetrators, while motive remains under investigation and intelligence teams continue analysing leads.
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South Africa: Three Persons of Interests Identified in 'Witness D' Murder Case
[SAnews.gov.za] National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the police have identified three persons of interest that they believe can assist in solving the murder case of Marius Van Der Merwe.
Three suspects identified in killing of Madlanga commission’s Witness D – The Mail & Guardian
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has identified three suspects in the murder of Marius van der Merwe, who testified as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission investigating alleged corruption in the policing system. Police have detained one of the suspects, who is currently being questioned, national police commissioner Fannie Masemola told journalists late on Monday outside Van der Merwe’s home in Boksburg. “We have taken one for questionin…
Police identify 3 suspects in murder of Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe
Police have confirmed that three persons of interest have been identified – and one is already being questioned – following the assassination of Witness D at the Madlanga Commission, Marius van der Merwe, on Friday. During a walkabout in Saulsville on Monday, National Police Commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola told reporters that investigators are confident a breakthrough is imminent. RELATED | Widow of slain Madlanga Commission whistleblower break…
Van der Merwe killing sparks fears of a private security hit list
Van der Merwe killing sparks fears of a private security hit list Estelle.Bronkhorst Tue, 12/09/2025 - 11:25 BRAKPAN - The Friday assassination of Witness D, Marius van der Merwe, has sent shockwaves ricocheting through whistleblower circles and the private security world.In this eNCA exclusive, we tracked down two industry insiders.Because they once worked with Van der Merwe, had their names dropped at the commission, and know a little too muc…
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