Event Brief
Former Elite Cop Charged in Witness D Murder Case
Filed: Mar 16, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Summary: Matipandile Sotheni faces multiple charges, including murder, in the assassination of Marius van der Merwe, known as 'Witness D'.
WHO: Matipandile Sotheni
WHAT: charged with murder and conspiracy
WHEN: Mar 16, 2026 at 9:49 AM ET
WHERE: Brakpan
WHY: alleged involvement in the assassination of a key witness
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