WATCH | Four months, five delays: Will Suliman Carrim finally face the Madlanga Commission?
Carrim’s testimony has been postponed five times since April, with his lawyers repeatedly citing his medical condition.
The Madlanga Commission announced its intention to bring criminal charges against Suliman Carrim for his repeated absence from a crucial inquiry. Carrim had been scheduled to testify at the commission on Friday, marking the fourth month since he reportedly suffered a heart attack at a gym. Chair Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga emphasized the commission's commitment to following established procedures, warning that failing to do so could damage witnesses' trust in testifying.
Madlanga cautioned that non-compliance might discourage other witnesses from appearing before the inquiry. The commission's decision marks Carrim's fifth postponement since April, primarily due to his deteriorating health. However, these delays have drawn significant attention after witnesses alleged that Carrim was spotted at a restaurant in Cape Town during a period when he was supposedly too ill to testify.
In response, the commission has mandated an independent medical assessment to determine Carrim's genuine inability to attend. The upcoming hearing may either confirm Carrim's appearance or spark further disputes regarding his medical status and the validity of his repeated absences.
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