Businessman Suleiman Carrim testified publicly at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry after his request for an in-camera hearing was dismissed. The commission ruled that it could provide adequate protection without the need for a closed session.
Key Takeaways
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry ruled that businessman and African National Congress (ANC) backer Suleiman Carrim would testify in open session despite his application for an in-camera hearing. The commission dismissed Carrim's claims of security risks to his life and family, stating it could provide protection through other means.
- Madlanga Commission rules against Carrim's request to testify behind closed doors
- Carrim accused of meddling with confidential business and receiving kickbacks from a R360 million SAPS tender
- Evidence leader Adila Hassim opposes the application, stating the commission can protect him in other ways
- Carrim scheduled to testify on Monday and Tuesday
The ruling came despite Carrim's claims of security risks to his life and family, which he cited as reasons for seeking an in-camera application. Evidence leader Adila Hassim opposed the request, stating that the commission can protect him through other means.
Carrim is scheduled to testify on Monday and Tuesday. He has been accused by previous witnesses of meddling with confidential business and receiving kickbacks from a R360 million South African Police Service (SAPS) tender awarded to suspected crime boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
Carrim's request for an in-camera hearing was based on claims that he had received threats from individuals unknown to the commission. However, his argument was weakened by the fact that his name and image were already public following his appearance before the commission in February and his unsuccessful bid in the Gauteng Division of the High Court to prevent him from testifying.
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