'Witness D' | Marius Van Der Merwe Laid to Rest in Brakpan

'Witness D' | Marius van der Merwe laid to rest in Brakpan

The memorial service of Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe, also known as ‘Witness D‘, was held at the Medley House Conference Centre in Brakpan on Wednesday, as family, friends and colleagues gathered to honour a man many described as a hero and champion for justice. Van der Merwe, a former law enforcement officer and private security consultant, was murdered in an apparent targeted hit outside his Brakpan home on 5 December. Conc…

Witness D murder strengthened its resolve, says Madlanga Commission, as interim report handed to Ramaphosa

Staff Reporter The killing of Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe had strengthened the inquiry’s resolve, spokesperson Jeremy Michaels said on Wednesday night, as he confirmed its interim report had been delivered to President Cyril Ramaphosa. “The brutal killing of Mr Marius van der Merwe outside his home on 5 December 2025, in full view of his wife and children, marked an inflection point for the commission,” Michaels said He said…

Tears flow as Witness D is laid to rest!

It was the moment reality hit her that she would never see her brave husband again.