Suliman Carrim, who was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport shortly before boarding an international flight, has been granted R100,000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court.

Lumka Mahanjana, NPA regional spokesperson for the Gauteng Division in Pretoria in Wednesday said Carrim is facing a charge of contravening Section 6(1) of the Commissions Act 8 of 1947 after allegedly failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry despite being warned to attend proceedings on August 14, 2026.

Mahanjana said the State opposed his release on bail, arguing that he was likely to evade his trial and posed a flight risk because he was arrested at the airport.

However, the court granted him bail subject to stringent conditions.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said Carrim had been warned to appear before the commission but allegedly failed to do so, prompting the registration of a criminal case.

The matter was subsequently investigated by the Commission’s Recommendations Task Team, which led to his arrest on October 15.

His arrest took place shortly before he was due to board an international flight at OR Tambo International Airport.

The State relied on the circumstances surrounding his arrest to oppose his release, raising concerns that he might leave the country and fail to stand trial.

Despite these concerns, the court granted Carrim bail of R100,000, with strict conditions governing his release.

The NPA warned that failure to comply with the conditions could result in serious consequences, including the possibility of his arrest and detention.

According to the bail conditions, non-compliance may be treated as a breach, potentially resulting in a warrant of arrest being issued.

Carrim could then be arrested and an inquiry conducted into the alleged breach. The court may also order that he remain in custody until the finalisation of the matter.

The bail conditions are intended to ensure that Carrim complies with the court’s requirements while the criminal proceedings continue.

His release on bail does not mean the charge against him has been resolved. He remains required to answer to the allegation that he failed to comply with a warning to appear before the commission.

The Madlanga Commission is investigating allegations of criminality, corruption and political interference within the criminal justice system.

The commission has heard testimony from various witnesses as part of its inquiry into allegations affecting policing and law enforcement.

Carrim’s criminal case relates specifically to his alleged failure to appear before the commission when required to do so.

The Pretoria Magistrates’ Court postponed the matter to December 8, 2026, for the disclosure of the docket.

The disclosure process will allow the defence to access the relevant case material as the proceedings move forward.

Carrim is expected to return to court on the scheduled date as the case continues.