North West businessman to appear in court after arrest for Madlanga no-show
The businessman is under investigation in a separate fraud and corruption probe linked to the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in North West.
A North West businessman, believed to be former ANC North West Regional Treasurer Suliman Carrim, was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday night, 16 October 2026. The 49-year-old man was allegedly traveling with his family to the United Arab Emirates. Police were alerted when the businessman was flagged by the cold case unit at the airport.
He was arrested for allegedly failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and for alleged fraud and corruption related to the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in the North West Province. National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that the man was handcuffed and taken into custody as he was about to board an international flight.
She stated that investigators are seeking the businessman for his alleged failure to return to the Madlanga commission after his previous appearance and provide additional documentation. The Madlanga commission, which has the authority of a court, has the right to subpoena witnesses and expects them to cooperate. Mathe emphasized that the businessman should appear before the commission to answer all charges against him.
While reports suggested he may have been attempting to flee the country, investigators have not found evidence to support this claim. The businessman's arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into fraud and corruption related to the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality. Police declined to provide further details about the investigation as it remains active.
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