Event Brief
Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer
Filed: Mar 16, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Summary: Marius van der Merwe was shot dead after accusing police of misconduct.
WHO: South African police
WHAT: murder suspect identified
WHEN: Mar 16, 2026 at 7:49 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: accusations of police misconduct
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