49-Year-Old Man Arrested at OR Tambo Over Failure to Appear Before Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
- The Madlanga Commission's Recommendations Task Team arrested a 49-year-old man at OR Tambo International Airport
- The suspect was apprehended before boarding an international flight, with a source indicating he appeared to be attempting to flee
- The man, who failed to appear before the Commission, is expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrates' Court
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GAUTENG — A 49-year-old man was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday evening, 15 October 2026, after failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
The Commission's Recommendations Task Team (CRTT) apprehended the suspect at the airport moments before he was due to board an international flight.
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A source familiar with the matter indicated that the man appeared to be attempting to leave the country. The suspect is expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on Friday, 16 October 2026, following his arrest the previous evening.
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