Madlanga Commission says Suliman Carrim failed to arrange hearing date

North West businessman Suliman Carrim remains in hot water with the Madlanga Commission. The commission said that Carrim had failed to make arrangements for a hearing date, as per a court order handed down by the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. ALSO READ: NW businessman Suliman Carrim set to join employees in the dock Suliman Carrim must still face Madlanga Commission after release on bail Carrim's legal troubles far from over as second bail bid awaits Carrim, who's charged for his absence from the commission, was granted R100, 000 bail with strict conditions, including that he arrange a date for testimony.

The commission's Jeremy Michaels said, “The bail condition requires Mr Carri’s attorneys to take the initiative and 'report in person, within 48 hours, to the commission. In order to make the necessary arrangements for Mr Carrim's next appearance before the inquiry.” Thus, the attorneys have not taken the initiative envisaged in the relevant bail condition.

As a result, Mr Carrim has failed to comply with the bail condition. Meanwhile, Carrim remains in custody for another matter in Limpopo. He was at the Musina Magistrates Court today, where he faces charges linked to alleged cross-border vehicle smuggling.

His bail application has been postponed to the 9th of November. Never miss a major story. Get breaking news and the latest developments from South Africa and beyond as they happen.