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Commissioners of the Madlanga Inquiry at the inquiry’s sitting in Pretoria, 25 November 2025.
The NATJOINTS co-chairs, inclusive of SAPS, SANDF and SSA today met with officials of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry following the killing of Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D.
Officials from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development also formed part of this meeting to discuss the safety and security of witnesses and officials.
The meeting, held in Pretoria at the NATJOINTS Operations Centre, agreed to enhance the Commission’s security operational plan over the next two days.
“While extensive measures have been put in place to secure witnesses and officials since the start of the Commission, the meeting identified a need to heighten these measures by roping in the NATJOINTS and all other relevant role players. As investigations proceed into the murder of Mr Van Der Merwe, members of the public are urged not to speculate,” the joint statement reads.
Members of the media will be briefed in due course by NATJOINTS and the Commission.
