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Businessman Suliman Carrim faces new Absa vehicle theft charges

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North West businessman Suliman Carrim is expected to appear in the Musina magistrate's court on Thursday. The National Prosecuting Authority added him as an accused in two cases over the alleged attempted theft of two Absa vehicles.

Police intercepted the two vehicles at the Beitbridge border post in Musina, Limpopo, on 22 July. NPA Limpopo spokesperson Mashudu Malabi said Carrim allegedly colluded with his employees to take the vehicles out of the country using fraudulent documents.

Carrim was arrested on 15 October at OR Tambo International Airport. He was preparing to travel abroad, and the arrest related to his alleged failure to appear before the Madlanga commission of inquiry.

The two other accused in the cases are expected to appear in the Musina regional court on 27 October.

Key facts

Who
Suliman Carrim (North West businessman, accused in the vehicle theft cases); Mashudu Malabi (National Prosecuting Authority Limpopo spokesperson); National Prosecuting Authority (prosecuting authority that said Carrim was added as an accused); Absa (owner of the two vehicles allegedly targeted)
What
Suliman Carrim has been added as an accused in two existing cases over the alleged attempted theft of two Absa vehicles, which police intercepted at the Beitbridge border post in Musina, Limpopo. He is expected to appear in court on the charges.
When
22 October 2026
Where
Beitbridge border post, Musina, Limpopo
Status
Reported

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