State expected to add another charge against Suliman Carrim

Controversial North West businessman Suliman Carrim is expected to face an additional charge during his upcoming appearance at the Musina Regional Court. Carrim was set to return for his bail application when the state decided to introduce a new accusation - employing a foreigner without valid employment authorization. The Commission's Recommendations Task Team made Carrim an accused party in this matter on Wednesday, 21 October.

This charge is connected to two cases involving attempted theft of motor vehicles, fraud and uttering. The incidents occurred on 22 July 2026 when South African Police Service (Saps) members at the Beitbridge border post intercepted two vehicles allegedly heading to Malawi. The suspects were arrested and charged with the aforementioned offenses.

According to preliminary investigations, the vehicles were destined for Malawi, but arrangements were made to obtain bank authorization for their cross-border movement, which was later found to be fraudulent. Carrim was granted bail on Wednesday, 28 October, by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court, after proving he posed no flight risk.

He was apprehended at OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park while attempting to board a flight to Dubai on Thursday, 15 October. Carrim is additionally facing a charge of failing to appear before the Madlanga commission, following a criminal complaint lodged against him for alleged contempt of court. In July, the commission rejected his request to indefinitely postpone his testimony due to medical reasons.

The commission's leaders dismissed his application, citing his inconsistent claims of medical incapacitation and his frequent departures from the medical facility. According to his bail conditions, Carrim is required to communicate with the Madlanga commission for testimony, which he allegedly complied with.