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Matipandile Sotheni: Ex-cop named suspect in drive-by murder of Marius van der Merwe

Former SAPS officer Matipandile Sotheni, linked to the murder of Marius van der Merwe, faces scrutiny over his elite training ...

Former SAPS Special Task Force member charged with Witness D's murder

Matipandile Sotheni, a former member of the SAPS Special Task Force, has been arrested as the shooter in the murder of ...
The Citizen

More questions about police integrity after Special Task Force member appears in court for Witness D murder

Authorities say the suspect allegedly planned and carried out the fatal shooting after the witness testified at the inquiry.

State opposes bail for former special task force officer accused of murdering Witness D

Ex-SAPS elite unit member arrested in connection with Van der Merwe assassination ...
The Citizen

WATCH: Ex‑Saps Task Force cop remains in custody over Witness D assassination

Matiphandile Sotheni appears in court for the murder of a key Madlanga Commission witness, Marius van der Merwe (known as ‘Witness D’ at Brakpan Magistrate’s Court at Ekhuruleni, 16 March 2026,.
EWN

Former cop identified as alleged shooter of key witness in Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

Matipandile Sotheni, a former member of SAPS’ elite Special Task Force unit, appeared in the Brakpan Magistrate Court on Monday for the murder of Marius van der Merwe.