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Lawyer of Witness D murder accused seeks to withdraw from case

The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed that it has received communication from the legal representative of murder accused Matipandile Sotheni indicating an intention to withdraw from the case. Sotheni, a former SAPS Special Task Force member, is accused of killing Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D. Van der Merwe was a key whistleblower who testified anonymously before the Madlanga commission of inquiry in November 2025. NPA…
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