Madlanga Commission
ActionSA suspends Tshwane MMC Kholofelo Morodi
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ActionSA has suspended City of Tshwane councillor and Corporate and Shared Services MMC Kholofelo Morodi as a party member pending a preliminary investigation into Madlanga Commission allegations. Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya earlier placed her on special leave after evidence allegedly showed her sharing internal land lease tender documents with police sergeant Fannie Nkosi. The moves aim to uphold transparency and accountability.
Matipandile Sotheni, a former SAPS Special Task Force member, appeared in Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on charges including the murder of Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D. The National Prosecuting Authority opposes bail due to the seriousness of the Schedule 6 offences. Experts express concern over organised crime syndicates recruiting highly trained officers.
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South African police have identified three persons of interest in the killing of whistleblower Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission. The national police commissioner visited the victim's family to update them on the investigation, which has recovered one of the vehicles used in the attack. Authorities are exploring links to van der Merwe's testimony on alleged police corruption, amid calls for better whistleblower protection.