UPDATE: SULIMAN CARRIM ARRESTED AFTER FAILING TO APPEAR BEFORE MADLANGA COMMISSION: Suliman Carrim has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport, moments before he was due to board an international flight. The 49-year-old controversial businessman and former ANC North West Regional Treasurer was arrested last night by the Commissions Recommendations Task Team (CRTT) for failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. He is expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court this morning. Carrim previously testified about his business dealings with controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, whose company, Medicare24, was awarded a controversial R360-million SAPS healthcare services tender. Carrim told the commission about a loan of approximately R10-million to Matlala. His financial dealings and related transactions came under scrutiny during questioning. However, Carrim’s failure to return for further questioning became a major issue before the commission. After giving evidence in March, his further testimony was delayed repeatedly because of alleged “health issues”. The commission raised concerns about his continued absence and his failure to comply with its directives, including a request for an independent medical assessment. Evidence was led showing him moving around Cape Town - at a time he claimed he was admitted to a medical facility. His legal representatives maintained that his health concerns were genuine. The commission, however, moved to initiate criminal proceedings after he failed to appear as required. He also failed to undergo an independent medical assessment. His arrest at OR Tambo now brings the matter before the criminal courts. The immediate issue is his failure to attend the commission. He faces charges under the Commissions Act. The Commission opened charges with the police weeks ago. Sources say Carrim is under investigation on a number of fronts. His non-appearance at the Commission is only one element. Tenders awarded to his companies by the North West Govt is also under scrutiny. Carrim failed to submit details of his auditors and make financial records available to the Commission. This is also the subject of another investigation. Carrim’s “deals” with controversial business people is the subject of scrutiny. The SIU, sources say, are also looking into some matters.