North West Businessman, Suliman Carrim, will again not appear before the Madlanga Commission.

The Madlanga Commission said it would be laying criminal charges against controversial North West businessman Suliman Carrim for failing to appear before the inquiry.

Carrim was expected to appear at the Madlanga Commission on Friday, four months after he allegedly collapsed at a gym following a heart attack.

Carrim’s testimony has been postponed five times since April, with his lawyers repeatedly citing his medical condition.

However, the delays have come under increasing scrutiny after evidence leaders presented information indicating that Carrim was seen at a Cape Town restaurant during a period when he was reportedly too ill to testify.