Overview
- Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, was shot outside his Brakpan home, evidence confirmed an AK-47 was used, nothing was taken and his wife was unharmed.
- Police recovered a white Chevrolet bakkie abandoned in Alexandra that matches video of the attackers’ vehicle, and it is undergoing forensic analysis.
- National police leadership say three persons of interest have been identified as the case reaches an advanced and sensitive stage.
- Detectives are still searching for the murder weapon and will not discuss motive until arrests are made.
- A memorial at Medley House in Brakpan drew colleagues and residents, while his commission testimony alleging orders by suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi remains disputed.