The South African Police Service dismissed Major-General Feroz Khan on 2 September 2026 after he failed to appear before a designated senior officer in an expedited disciplinary process. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed the dismissal, which was effected under Regulation 9(7)(b) of the SAPS Discipline Regulations.
“Major-General Khan was deemed dismissed in terms of Regulation 9(7)(b) of the SAPS Discipline Regulations, following his failure to appear before the designated senior officer responsible for dealing with the expeditious disciplinary process,” Mathe said. She added: “No member, regardless of rank or position, is above the law or the applicable disciplinary framework.”
Khan’s dismissal followed a failed urgent Labour Court bid on Monday, 31 August 2026, to halt the disciplinary proceedings. Judge Connie Prinsloo struck the matter off the roll, ruling that the court lacked jurisdiction and that Khan had failed to establish urgency, as reported by News24 and EWN.
The dismissal caps a lengthy disciplinary battle that began in December 2024, when the Labour Court previously halted SAPS management’s attempt to use an expedited process against Khan and ordered the matter to proceed under normal disciplinary procedures. SAPS later revived the expedited route, which ultimately led to Khan’s dismissal when he did not attend.
Khan also faces criminal charges alongside Major-General Ebrahim Kadwa and businessman Tariq Downes in connection with a May 2021 OR Tambo International Airport gold incident. The trio were arrested on 10 May 2026 on allegations of unlawful dealing in precious metals, defeating the ends of justice, and related offences, according to Daily Maverick.
On 1 June 2026, Khan was shot and wounded in Johannesburg, multiple outlets reported. The circumstances surrounding that shooting have not been independently confirmed by Cape Flats News.
Khan was the deputy head of Crime Intelligence, a division that has faced sustained scrutiny over allegations of misconduct, corruption, and operational failures. His removal comes as the Madlanga Commission continues to probe evidence of alleged interference and wrongdoing within SAPS structures, though specific claims about Khan’s conduct before the commission remain unverified by at least two independent sources in the supplied material.
It remains unknown whether Khan will challenge his dismissal or when his criminal case will next be heard in court. Cape Flats News journalist Nadia Adams will follow up on court dates and any appeal filings as they become available.