Madlanga Commission | Khan’s testimony date yet to be confirmed following shooting

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry says it is too early to determine when suspended deputy Crime Intelligence boss, Major-General Feroz Khan, will testify.

This comes after Khan was shot on 3rd Avenue in Houghton, Johannesburg, on Sunday night, just days before he was expected to appear before the commission after being implicated by previous witnesses.

Khan is reportedly in a critical condition in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a local hospital after unknown gunmen opened fire on him, allegedly critically injuring his lower body. Police recovered at least two spent cartridges at the scene.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant-Colonel Puleng Dimpane, has directed that the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) be incorporated into the investigation. The probe is being lead by the Directorate for Prioity Crimes Investigations (DPCI) to ensure that all leads are followed and that those responsible are brought to book.

#sapsHQ [SAPS COMMITS MAXIMUM RESOURCES TO INVESTIGATE THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF MAJOR GENERAL FEROZ KHAN] The #SAPS has launched a high-level investigation following the attempted assassination of Major General Feroz Khan who was shot on Sunday evening on 3rd Avenue in Houghton.… pic.twitter.com/6Li0qlIVmn

— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) June 29, 2026

Khan has featured prominently in recent proceedings, where witnesses have linked him to alleged corruption, drug theft, and the illicit precious metals trade.

Commission spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, says engagements with Khan’s legal team regarding his appearance are ongoing.

He says it remains unclear whether evidence relating to Khan can be heard in his absence, adding that the further clarity will be provided after consultations are concluded.

Khan previously sought to interdict the commission from accessing data from his cellphone and laptop, arguing that the search was unconstitutional and that the information could endanger lives. He later withdrew the application, along with a separate bid for his testimony to be heard in camera.

– Paul O’Sullivan says corruption claims are not new –

Meanwhile, Forensic investigator and anti-corruption activist, Paul O’Sullivan, says allegations of senior police officials being involved in drug trafficking are not new.

O’Sullivan, widely recognised widely know for leading high-profile investigations into institutional corruption, testified on Monday before the commission, where it was confirmed that he joined the police service in 1990.

He said although KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has raised concerns about senior police officials allegedly engaging in gross misconduct, but argued such conduct has existed since the 1990s.

O’Sullivan further alleged there is another motive behind Mkhwanazi’s decision to expose colleagues, which he said he will disclose at a later stage.

He also suggested that Mkhwanazi’s actions in dealing with officials linked to organised crime within the criminal justice system may be unlawful.

As part of his evidence, O’Sullivan referred to former National Commissioner, Jackie Selebi and Glenn Agliotti, alleging their involvement in importing and exporting narcotics and counterfeit cigarettes.

– Nku says spiritual guidance prompted new statement –

Alleged police informant and IT expert, Tumelo Nku, meanwhile says his spiritual leader encouraged him to submit a fresh and truthful supplementary statement to the Madlanga commission.

The statement follows hours of closed-door consultations between Nku, his legal team and the commissions evidence leaders during his previous appearance.

Nku’s lawyer, Advocate Du Plessis, was absent from Tuesday’s proceedings, with Nku telling the commission he no longer required legal representative and would instead rely on his faith.

He admitted withholding information in his earlier statement out of fear of reprisals.

“There had been reservations in what I’ve inserted in my previous statement and it was mainly out of fear. So after that chat I saw it for and correct that I need to come to the commission and set the record as straight as I can. It was a conscious decision that one tookand that’s when on Friday we had a consultation with advocate Mosikili,” said Nku.

He also provided further details about the alleged July 2021 cocaine shipment discovered at Scania South Africa’s warehouse in Aeroton, where police seized 715kg of cocaine worth an estimated R300 million.

Nku testified that the late former Deputy Defence Minister, Kebby Maphatsoe, introduced him in early 2021 to a businessman he identified only as “Iby Boss”, who allegedly sought his assistance in tracking a drug shipment linked to a business rival.

According to Nku, the intention was for law enforcement to intercept the consignment before it reached its intended recipient, while also exposing the rival’s alleged criminal activities.

Written by: Odirile Rabalao