Carrim becomes first Madlanga commission witness referred to face criminal charges [SOUND]

# The Madlanga Commission will lay criminal charges against North West businessman Suliman Carrim for failing to appear before the inquiry. He is the first witness to be referred to the National Prosecuting Authority. His testimony was postponed five times since April, with lawyers citing his medical condition. Evidence leaders questioned his absence after he was reportedly seen in Cape Town. Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga ordered an independent medical assessment: