Former Special Task Force member, Matipandile Sotheni. After weeks of testimony and legal arguments, the Brakpan Magistrate's Court is set to deliver its ruling on the bail application of former Police Special Task Force officer Matipandile Sotheni, who faces multiple charges, including murder.
The Brakpan Magistrate's Court is expected to rule on Monday on whether former Police Special Task Force officer Matipandile Sotheni will be granted bail.
Sotheni, 42, is accused of killing Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, during the Madlanga Commission.
He appeared in court on May 22, where he applied for bail, but the presiding officer reserved judgment until Monday, June 1.
Sotheni was arrested on March 14, 2026, in connection with the fatal shooting of Van der Merwe at his Brakpan home on December 5, 2025.
