Staff Reporter
The killing of Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe had strengthened the inquiry’s resolve, spokesperson Jeremy Michaels said on Wednesday night, as he confirmed its interim report had been delivered to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
“The brutal killing of Mr Marius van der Merwe outside his home on 5 December 2025, in full view of his wife and children, marked an inflection point for the commission,” Michaels said
He said Van der Merwe’s murder was a reminder “of the determination of certain criminal elements who do not want to see accountability and justice take its course”.
“The commission will not be intimidated and urges the relevant law enforcement agencies to track down and bring to book all those who seek to undermine the work of the Commission and the rule of law,” Michaels added.
Van der Merwe, a Brakpan-based security company owner and former Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department
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