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- Suliman Carrim was seen at a Woolworths and a Kauai eatery in a Durbanville shopping centre earlier this month.
- The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry heard that Carrim visited a mall in the Cape Town northern suburbs despite claims of being medically unfit to testify.
- Evidence leader advocate Adila Hassim SC requested an independent medical opinion to assess Carrim's condition based on his day to day functioning capacity.
- Carrim's doctor described a four hour chaperoned excursion occurring between 1pm and 5pm.
ANC-linked businessman Suliman Carrim was recently seen at a Durbanville shopping centre despite previously claiming he was medically unfit to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry heard on Friday, 24 July 2026, that Carrim visited a Woolworths store and a Kauai eatery in a Durbanville mall earlier this month. This follows previous whistleblower reports suggesting his presence at the Cape Town northern suburbs shopping centre.
Evidence leader advocate Adila Hassim SC requested that an independent medical opinion be obtained to assess Carrim's condition. She stated that data presented to the commission suggested Carrim spends more time outside a medical facility than inside it, using his mall visit to illustrate his day-to-day functioning capacity.
According to the commission, Carrim's doctor described a four-hour chaperoned excursion occurring between 1pm and 5pm. Hassim noted that while leaving a hospital facility requires authorisation and searches, the doctor did not know Carrim's precise movements during that period.
Carrim had previously applied to postpone his testimony, citing medical unfitness and concerns that publicising his movements could put his family at risk. While the commission ruled that his postponement application would be heard in an open session, certain details regarding his medical condition and family addresses remain protected from the public.
Carrim's advocate, Kameel Premhid, argued that showing CCTV footage of the Durbanville mall visit was unnecessary as Carrim had responded to the allegations via an affidavit. The commission is expected to make a ruling on the application for postponement at a later stage.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Suliman Carrim being investigated by the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry?
The article does not specify the charges or reasons for the commission's inquiry. It focuses on Carrim's medical fitness to testify and his movements, but does not detail the underlying investigation subject matter.
What did Carrim claim about his medical condition and why?
Carrim previously applied to postpone his testimony, citing medical unfitness and concerns that publicising his movements could put his family at risk. However, the commission is now questioning the validity of these claims based on evidence of his mall visits.
What did the commission discover about Carrim's activities at Durbanville shopping centre?
Carrim was seen visiting a Woolworths store and a Kauai eatery in a Durbanville mall earlier in July 2026. His doctor had described a four-hour chaperoned excursion between 1pm and 5pm, but the doctor did not know Carrim's precise movements during that period.
What is the commission asking for to verify Carrim's medical condition?
Evidence leader advocate Adila Hassim SC requested that an independent medical opinion be obtained to assess Carrim's condition. She argued that data suggesting he spends more time outside a medical facility than inside it should be independently verified.
What ruling is the Madlanga Commission expected to make?
The commission is expected to make a ruling on Carrim's application for postponement at a later stage. His advocate argued that showing CCTV footage of the mall visit was unnecessary since Carrim had already responded to allegations via an affidavit.
Source: dailymaverick.co.za
