North West businessman Sulieman Carrim ordered to testify in person as Madlanga Commission sets August date

By Johnathan Paoli

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has set the testimony of controversial North West businessman Suliman Carrim to next month, ruling that he must appear and testify in person unless an independent medical specialist confirms that he is medically unable to do so.

Handing down the ruling on Wednesday afternoon, Commission Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga said the commission had considered the written papers and oral arguments before setting strict conditions for any further postponement.

“The hearing of Mr. Carrim’s evidence is postponed to 14 August 2026 at 9.30 in the morning, at which hearing Mr. Carrim shall be required to appear and testify in person,” Madlanga ruled.

ALSO READ: Level 6 rain warning remains as snow hits KZN and Eastern Cape

Carrim will only be excused from attending if he voluntarily undergoes an independent medical evaluation by a specialist agreed upon by his legal team and the commission’s