Esmael Nangy

Esmael Nangy is a figure who surfaced during the commission’s proceedings in connection with a kidnapping-for-ransom case. Testimony described him as a person residing in a security complex who was suspected of involvement in such a crime. He was also the subject of an instruction from Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi, under which a witness was directed to meet with Nangy and attempt to persuade him to withdraw charges. Additionally, his name reportedly came up during a meeting with General Mkhwanazi, according to a witness statement, though the nature and context of that discussion were not fully elaborated in the record.