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Two commissioners from Madlanga Commission arrive at the home of slain Marius Van Der Merwe “Witness D”.
Two commissioners from Madlanga Commission of Inquiry have arrived at the house of slain Witness D in Brakpan on Gauteng’s East Rand.
Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, was assassinated on Friday outside of his home while his wife and kids were in the car.
He testified before the commission last month in connection with his work with the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD).
One of the vehicles seen in the footage before shots were fired has since been recovered in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg as investigations continue.
The streets are cordoned off with yellow SAPS tape, while police guard entry and exit points.
Two commissioners #MadlangaCommision have arrived at the home of slain Marius Van Der Merwe “Witness D” to pay their respects to the mourning family. #SABCnews – van Der Merwe was gunned down outside his home while his wife and children were inside the car pic.twitter.com/KeOkBiOOaF
— Pearl Magubane (@Pearl_Magubane) December 10, 2025
With a large white flower bouquet, Advocate Sesi Baloyi and Advocate Sandile Khumalo have arrived to pay their respects to the mourning family, however, Justice Mbuyiseleni Madlanga is not here.
Van der Merwe testified at the Madlanga Commission last month, where he blew the lid on allegations of murder and the disposal of a body in a dam involving high-ranking EMPD officers.
The safety and security of officials and witnesses involved in the commission have since been under scrutiny.
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