Overview
- Police say an AK-47 was used to kill Marius van der Merwe outside his home, the weapon has not been recovered, and suspects are sought in a white Nissan NP200 with a canopy.
- CCTV footage reported by local media shows van der Merwe speaking to his attackers and attempting to draw his firearm seconds before he was shot.
- NATJOINTS convened with police, the military and state security to enhance protection for commission witnesses, following pledges from the president to bolster safeguards.
- The justice minister says van der Merwe declined witness protection, a claim disputed by his family and other witnesses who say no protection was provided.
- Investigators have not linked the killing to his testimony as they pursue multiple leads, while some prospective witnesses consider withdrawing over safety fears.