Suliman Carrim Arrested At OR Tambo Airport
Suliman Carrim was arrested shortly before boarding an international flight over his alleged failure to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Former African National Congress (ANC) North West treasurer Suliman Carrim has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
The 49-year-old businessman was arrested by the Commission’s Recommendations Task Team (CRTT) on Thursday evening, 15 October 2026, shortly before he was due to board an international flight.
According to a statement issued by the task team, Carrim was arrested in connection with his failure to appear before the commission.
He was expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning, 16 October.
Arrest Made Before International Departure
The CRTT confirmed that the arrest took place at OR Tambo International Airport as Carrim was preparing to leave the country.
The task team’s statement identified the reason for the arrest as his failure to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
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The circumstances surrounding his intended travel and whether he had made arrangements with the commission were not detailed in the supplied statement.
Madlanga Commission Non-Appearance
The arrest brings renewed attention to Carrim’s failure to appear before the commission, which is investigating matters within its terms of reference.
Carrim’s arrest relates to his alleged failure to appear. Further details about the circumstances of the non-appearance, the specific legal basis for the arrest and the outcome of his court appearance were not provided in the statement.
His appearance before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court was expected to clarify the next steps in the matter.
