Witness D Murder Case

Sotheni Found With Cellphones In Custody, Court Hears

Sam Thangwane / September 9, 2026

The State told the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court today, Wednesday that former SAPS Special Task Force member Matipandile Sotheni was found

Courts & Crime

He Wanted Witness D Killed- Phone Records, Ballistics & Admission Place Accused Near Victim.

MDN NEWS / May 19, 2026

Former Special Task Force member Matipandile Sotheni appeared in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 18 May 2026, for a

Courts & Crime

Lawyers Confirm Consultation with Accused in Witness D Murder Case

MDN NEWS / March 26, 2026

Attorneys representing Matipandile Sotheni, the former Special Task Force member accused of the murder of Marius van der Merwe (known

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Witness D Murder Case

Sotheni Found With Cellphones In Custody, Court Hears

He Wanted Witness D Killed- Phone Records, Ballistics & Admission Place Accused Near Victim.

Lawyers Confirm Consultation with Accused in Witness D Murder Case

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