South Africa: Madlanga Commission to Rule on Request for Private Testimony - South African News Briefs - July 8, 2026
Commission to Rule on 'Witness M' Secret Testimony Request The Madlanga Commission is set to rule on an application by a businessman, identified as "Witness M", to testify entirely behind closed doors, reports EWN. The witness argues that giving evidence publicly would endanger his safety and damage his business, citing alleged surveillance outside his home, anonymous phone calls and concerns for his family's security. He is expected to testify about his role in one of the major drug busts under investigation by the commission.
- ▪Commission to Rule on 'Witness M' Secret Testimony Request The Madlanga Commission is set to rule on an application by a businessman, identified as "Witness M", to testify entirely behind closed doors, reports EWN.
- ▪The witness argues that giving evidence publicly would endanger his safety and damage his business, citing alleged surveillance outside his home, anonymous phone calls and concerns for his family's security.
- ▪He is expected to testify about his role in one of the major drug busts under investigation by the commission.
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Commission to Rule on 'Witness M' Secret Testimony Request The Madlanga Commission is set to rule on an application by a businessman, identified as "Witness M", to testify entirely behind closed doors, reports EWN. The witness argues that giving evidence publicly would endanger his safety and damage his business, citing alleged surveillance outside his home, anonymous phone calls and concerns for his family's security. He is expected to testify about his role in one of the major drug busts under investigation by the commission. Limpopo Pig Farmer Murder Accused Back in Court Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn A trial-within-a-trial in the Polokwane High Court is set to continue in the murder case against farmer Zacharia Olivier, reports SABC News.
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