Major-General Feroz Khan, the deputy head of Crime Intelligence, is scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission on July 1, 2026. His testimony is pivotal as the commission investigates allegations of corruption and criminal infiltration within South African law enforcement agencies.
Details of the Case
Khan was arrested on May 10, 2026, for alleged unlawful dealing and possession of illicit precious metals. Following his arrest, Khan’s electronic devices were seized and handed over to the Madlanga Commission, rendering his earlier attempts to prevent the access moot.
Commission’s Focus and Implications
The Madlanga Commission has reserved several days for his testimony due to the numerous allegations made against him. As Commission Spokesperson Jeremy Michaels stated, “His testimony is key; there have been numerous allegations made both against him and around him.” There are implications that Khan interfered in the notable 2021 Aeroton cocaine bust, where the police seized 715 kilograms of cocaine, suggesting a potentially far-reaching extent of corruption within the ranks.
“He asked who was the driver of the bakkie, which was loaded with the black bags, and I answered it was me. He then instructed me to go inside the bakkie. Then a big argument ensued between Major General Khan and Chief Mashaba, whereby Major General Khan ended up disarming Chief Mashaba of his service firearm and stopped the guys from searching the warehouse.” – Marumo Magane, Warrant Officer.
Khan, alongside Major-General Ebrahim Kadwa and businessman Tariq Downes, was granted R20,000 bail each related to charges of unlawful possession of unwrought gold. As the investigation unfolds, the integrity of law enforcement may come into question, reflecting a broader societal concern about accountability and corruption.