Madlanga Commission rejects Carrim’s request to testify in-camera
The application by African National Congress-linked North West businessman Suliman Carrim to testify in a closed session has been denied.
The Commission is hearing evidence from persons who have been implicated in the serious allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, and other witnesses who corroborated or substantiated those allegations, last year.
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Carrim is implicated in allegations that he received R2.5 million to assist alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala in securing payments linked to a R360 million South African Police Service contract, which was later cancelled.
Last week, the commission heard submissions from Carrim’s legal team on Friday led by Advocate Kameel Premhid.
Premhid argued that his client had received threatening messages warning him against testifying before the commission.
He emphasised that the request for in-camera testimony was not an attempt to obstruct the commission, but a measure to ensure Carrim’s safety.
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On Monday, Commission Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga delivered the ruling.
“I accordingly make the following order: the relief sought in prayers two and three of the applicant’s notice of motion, dated 18 February 2026, are refused.”
TENSIONS FLARE OVER SEATING ARRANGEMENT
The commission chairperson addressed an earlier altercation that broke out between lawyers representing Carrim and the commission’s secretary Dr Nolitha Vukuza.
Tensions flared as Premhid and the secretary clashed over where Carrim’s legal team would be seated.
[WATCH] #MadlangaCommission Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga has addressed the altercation between Suliman Carrim’s legal team and commission secretary Dr Nolitha Vukuza.
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Madlanga says Advocate Kameel Premhid has since apologised. pic.twitter.com/5GQs58vwBt
“I should put it to the public that we called all the legal representatives outside, and we were briefly advised that as to what had taken place. But, most importantly, Mr Premhid tendered an unequivocal apology to the commission secretary, which the commission secretary accepted,” Madlanga confirmed.
Carrim is continuing his testimony.
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