Ex-Cop Charged in Murder of Witness
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Former elite police officer, Matipandile Sotheni, faces murder charges for allegedly gunning down Marius van der Merwe in Brakpan. Van der Merwes family survived, leading to additional attempted murder counts. The attack followed Van der Merwes testimony at the Madlanga Commission, implicating several people, including Wiandré Pretorius, who helped plan the hit. Sotheni, once known for his shooting skills and luxury cars, resigned from the police force in 2019. Prosecutors plan to use tracker data, phone records, and witness statements to prove the conspiracy. Sothenis case is postponed, with police hunting for more suspects.
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