Overview
- Marius van der Merwe, 41, identified as Witness D at the inquiry, was shot outside his Brakpan home shortly after 8 p.m., with his wife and children unharmed.
- Investigators say an AK-47 was used and are pursuing suspects linked to a white Nissan NP200 bakkie captured on CCTV.
- Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi confirmed van der Merwe had been offered state protection and declined it.
- National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola convened a NATJOINTS meeting and will brief Judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga on measures to safeguard witnesses.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the attack and vowed stronger safeguards as political and civil society groups demand protections and some witnesses consider withdrawing from the inquiry.