Brakpan lights candles for Marius van der Merwe (Witness D) Brakpan, community members, family and friends gathered under the dim glow of flickering candles to pay tribute to Marius van der Merwe, the whistle-blower known as ‘Witness D’, who was gunned down outside his home. The vigil brought together ordinary citizens and activists alike, united in grief and solidarity, vowing that his courageous stand for justice will not be forgotten. | MDN News