The sister of slain Marius van der Merwe says justice has been served in part, but with deep pain, after the court refused bail for accused murderer Matipandile Sotheni.
The sister of Marius van der Merwe, who was known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission, has described the denial of bail to former Special Task Force officer Matipandile Sotheni as “a victory, but an emotional one.”
She broke down in tears at the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where Sotheni was denied bail.
Sotheni, 42, remains in custody after being accused of killing Van der Merwe at his Brakpan home on December 5, 2025.
The matter was postponed to July 30 for further investigation.
