The vehicle trafficking case against North West businessman Suliman Carrim has been postponed to 16 November to allow for further investigations. Carrim appeared before the Musina Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing charges of vehicle trafficking, fraud and theft, all of which he has denied. He was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport last month by the Madlanga Commission’s Recommendations Task Team, shortly before he was due to board a flight to Saudi Arabia via Dubai. The State also accused Carrim…
Malelane, Mpumalanga – Four people, including a minibus taxi driver and a young toddler, lost their lives in a devastating side-swipe collision between a minibus taxi and a light delivery vehicle (bakkie) on the R581 road between KaMhlushwa and Malelane. The incident occurred on the evening of March 7, 2026, sending shockwaves through the local community. Several other passengers sustained injuries in the crash and were promptly rushed to Shongwe Hospital for urgent medical treatment. Details on the exact number…
An ANC regional treasurer and businessman, Sulliman Carrim, says he fears for his life after receiving death threats ahead of his scheduled testimony before the Madlanga Commission. Carrim is expected to appear before the commission on Monday. On Friday, his legal team submitted an urgent application requesting that his evidence be heard in camera — a closed hearing not accessible to the public or media — citing serious safety concerns. Advocate Kameel Premhid, representing Carrim, told the commission the request…
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi says negotiations are nearing consensus stage between the provincial task team comprising two members of his executive council, the local traditional authority and the national government regarding a disputed piece of land where Mahikeng Student City was earmarked to be constructed in Mahikeng. The Barolong Boora-Tshidi traditional council took the matter to court, halting a planned project aimed at developing a 10 000-bed facility in the province’s capital. During his State of the Province Address…