The car the Madlanga commission witness D was shot and killed photo by SAPS
By Brigadier Athlenda Mathe
SAPS Spokesperon
The National Commissioner of SAPS, General Fannie Masemola will meet and brief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga on investigations into the murder of Witness D.
General Masemola will utilise the opportunity to also discuss efforts to improve and enhance safety and security measures for all role-players at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
At the crime scene outside the home of Witness D, various units of the SAPS including ballistics and crime scene experts, crime intelligence officers and members of the serious and violent crime unit worked until the early hours of this morning, combing the scene for available material evidence.
Police can thus confirm that evidence gathered at the scene, confirm an AK47 automatic rifle was used in the commission of the crime.
According to a preliminary investigation, Witness D arrived at his home just after 20:30 with his wife and as he was about to open the gate, he was shot and sustained wounds to his upper body.
He was certified dead at the scene.
His wife who was a passenger in the car, escaped unharmed and it should be noted that nothing was taken from witness D, seeing that his firearm, cellphone and wallet were still in his possession.
A case of murder has been registered and police have launched a manhunt for the hit orderer and the hitmen who shot and killed Witness D.
Police are also looking for the murder weapon.
General Masemola has also ordered the NATJOINTS Co-chair, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili to urgently convene a NATJOINTS meeting over the weekend to discuss and look at ways of improving and or enhancing the safety and security of commission officials as well as all witnesses.
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