- The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has released a statement following the arrest of Suliman Carrim
- The North West businessman was nabbed at OR Tambo International Airport before he boarded a flight
- Carrim failed to appear before the Madlanga Commission on numerous occasions, citing medical reasons
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GAUTENG — The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has welcomed the arrest of Suliman Carrim, who was nabbed at OR Tambo International Airport on the night of 15 October 2026.
Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels confirmed the arrest in an official statement issued on 16 October 2026, noting that Carrim was arrested at the airport as he was attempting to board an international flight.
The former African National Congress Ngaka Modiri Molema Regional Treasurer subsequently appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on 16 October 2026.
Criminal charges filed after Carrim's no-show
After Carrim failed to appear before the Commission numerous times, citing medical reasons, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga issued a ruling postponing the continuation of Carrim's evidence to 14 August 2026, with a specific directive that he appear and testify in person on that date.
He then failed to appear on that date. His repeated absences, combined with his ongoing failure to provide the information and documentation required under Regulation 10(6) of the applicable regulations, prompted the Commission to lay criminal charges against him on 19 August 2026 under the Commissions Act (8 of 1947).
In his statement, Michaels said the Commission viewed Carrim's conduct as constituting "one or more offences" under the Act and related regulations.
The Commission expressed its hope that the arrest would serve as a deterrent, stating that it "trusts that Mr Carrim's arrest will send a strong message to any witness who does not take the Commission seriously."
Other stories about Carrim
- On 5 February 2026, the Gauteng High Court dismissed Carrim’s bid to block his Madlanga Commission subpoena.
- During his testimony, Carrim testified that Brown Mogotsi advised him to lie to tenderpreneur Vusimuzi Matlala.
- Carrim told the Madlanga Commission that he paid Hangwani Maumela R750,000 out of fear.
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