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[File Image]: Marius van der Merwe funeral
Police say the suspect arrested in connection with the killing of former Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officer Marius van der Merwe will appear in the Brakpan Magistrates’ Court, east of Johannesburg on Monday.
The deceased was referred to as Witness D when he testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.
He was shot dead in the presence of his family in December last year.
#sapsHQ [UPDATE] Task Team investigating cases from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has made its first breakthrough with the arrest of a suspect believed to be the shooter in the Marius Van Der Merwe (Witness D) murder case.
The team, established by General Fannie Masemola on… pic.twitter.com/PpFh92l1Ki
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) March 14, 2026
The incident happened shortly after he testified about corruption and a covered up in a killing alleged to have involved senior EMPD officials.
National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says, “After obtaining overwhelming evidence, the team got a warrant of arrest and made its first arrest on Saturday March the 14th. The suspect believed to be the one who shot and killed Witness D is expected to make his first appearance in the Brakpan Magistrates’ Court on Monday on a charge of murder.”
Video| Police confirm arrest in Witness D murder:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vAcVA82-Qg
