Namibia: Murder of witness D highlights gaps in South Africa’s witness protection, political parties say – More Top Stories 1

Political parties have condemned the killing of Marius van der Merwe, a key witness known as witness D, and expressed concern over the apparent lack of witness protection at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

He was shot dead in Brakpan on Friday in front of his family.

Van der Merwe (41) recently testified before the commission, which is investigating alleged corruption, the shielding of criminal networks, and political interference in the justice system. He was killed shortly after…