The Madlanga Commission has imposed strict confidentiality measures on Suliman Carrim's medical information, prohibiting public disclosure of his health status or healthcare details.

This directive emerged during proceedings examining Carrim's absence from a scheduled testimony, where he cited ill health as his reason for not attending.The commission faces scrutiny over claims that Carrim was allegedly seen at a Western Cape shopping centre on the day he was supposed to appear.Investigators are awaiting CCTV footage from both the shopping centre and Woolworths to verify his explanation.Advocate Matthew Chaskalson highlighted gaps in Carrim's medical documentation, noting it did not explicitly state his medical incapacitation.He has requested subpoenaing Carrim's doctors to obtain records for further clarity.The commission plans an in-camera testimony session this Friday.

Carrim is implicated in a money laundering case involving Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and Hangwani Maumela, with complex financial transactions detailed in the article.