The Madlanga Commission has heard allegations that controversial businessman Suliman Carrim regularly spends long periods away from the medical facility where he is receiving treatment, despite claiming he is too ill to testify.
The claims were made as the commission considered an application relating to his continued absence from the proceedings. Carrim has previously missed several scheduled appearances, citing an undisclosed medical condition.
Madlanga Commission Hears Claims About Suliman Carrim’s Movements
The Madlanga Commission was told that Carrim is currently admitted to a medical facility. The information emerged during proceedings relating to his application for a postponement after he failed to appear before the commission.
Evidence leader Adila Hasim argued that available location data raises questions about the extent of Carrim’s illness. According to Hasim, the information suggests he spends significant time away from the facility on a regular basis.
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“We have explained in the answering affidavit, the analysis of the maps and geolacation data and what they show is that almost everyday Mr Carrim leaves the facility and that on most days he is out of the facility for atleast eight hours, sometimes longer.”
Suliman Carrim Missed Several Commission Hearings
The Suliman Carrim matter has been delayed on several occasions after the businessman informed the commission that he was unable to attend because of an undisclosed illness. His latest postponement application disclosed that he had been admitted to a medical facility.
The commission is now considering the submissions made by both parties before deciding on the way forward. No ruling has yet been made on Carrim’s application.
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The Madlanga Commission heard that geolocation data and map analysis form part of the evidence submitted in response to Carrim’s application. The evidence leader said the information indicates that Carrim is frequently away from the medical facility for extended periods.
The commission is expected to continue dealing with the matter as it considers whether Carrim’s medical condition justifies his continued absence from giving evidence.
