The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System is continuing to hear evidence against suspended Crime Intelligence Major-General Feroz Khan, despite his absence due to serious injury. Khan, who remains in critical condition following a shooting outside his Johannesburg home on 28 June 2026, is currently the subject of mounting allegations concerning procurement fraud and the improper use of state intelligence resources.
Commission Proceedings And Legal Representation
During the most recent session, Evidence Leader Advocate Adila Hassim read detailed submissions into the public record regarding Khan’s alleged activities. Legal counsel for Khan, Advocate Muhammad Vally, attended the proceedings to monitor the presentation of evidence during his client’s incapacitation.
“We are here out of courtesy and out of respect for the process. We also want to be in a position, once our client is able to communicate with us again, to report to him on proceedings that took place in his absence,” Advocate Vally stated during the hearing.
Inquiry Scope And Allegations
Established by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July 2025, the commission is tasked with uncovering deep-seated corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS), the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), and various intelligence agencies. Evidence against Major-General Khan, retrieved from electronic devices seized during a raid in May 2026, includes reports of WhatsApp communication linking him to prominent tobacco industry figures and political leaders, including EFF leader Julius Malema.
The commission expects to proceed with further testimony regarding these linkages, as investigators continue to map alleged networks of undue influence and political protection within the security cluster. Future sessions will determine the extent to which these allegations impacted official police investigations and public procurement processes.