Suspect arrested for murder of Madlanga Commission ‘Witness D’

A breakthrough has been made in the murder of Marius Van Der Merwe, also known as Witness D in the Madlanga Commission.
Police have confirmed that the suspect believed to be the shooter of  Van der Merwe has been arrested in Johannesburg.
Police say the vehicle believed to have been used on the day that Witness D was murdered has also been seized.
The suspect is expected to make his first appearance before the Brakpan Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
The team that was established by General Fanie Masemola, on instruction by the President, took over investigations shortly after they were appointed.

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says more suspects have been identified in connection with the murder of Marius van der Merwe also known as ‘Witness D’ at the Madlanga Commission.
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After obtaining overwhelming evidence the team obtained a J50 warrant of arrest, this week and made their first arrest, on Saturday.
The suspect believed to be the one who shot and killed witness D was arrested, in Johannesburg. The team is still on the ground where they are busy with a search and seizure operation at various identified addresses of the suspect.
General Masemola has applauded the team for moving with speed in ensuring a breakthrough in this case.
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