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Madlanga Commission | Witness M granted request to testify behind closed doors over safety fears

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has granted Witness M's application to testify in-camera after the witness raised concerns about their safety and that of their family. Evidence leader, Advocate Teboho Mosikili, told the commission on Wednesday that Witness M's evidence should be heard behind closed doors because of the significant security risks involved. "Chair, at the heart of this application there a serious security and safety concerns to the witness […]

todayJuly 8, 2026 188

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Madlanga Commission | Evidence raises questions about Khan’s alleged links to Malema

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard evidence suggesting that suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head, Major-General Feroz Khan, shared information relating to criminal cases with his associates and maintained contact with prominent political figures. The commission continued reading evidence into the record against Khan in his absence on Tuesday as he recovers at Milpark Hospital following an apparent attempt on his life last week. Evidence leader, Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, presented […]

todayJuly 7, 2026 336

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Madlanga Commission | Inquiry underscores importance of journalism amid allegations against Khan

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has highlighted the importance of a free press while warning of the dangers of journalists face when exposing alleged misconduct involving Crime Intelligence officials. The commission on Monday continued reading evidence into the record against suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head, Feroz Khan, in his absence. Khan remains in hospital after surviving an apparent assassination attempt two weeks ago. Among the evidence presented were messages allegedly […]

todayJuly 6, 2026 135

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Madlanga Commission | WhatsApp chats reveal alleged SAPS tender lobbying involving Khan and Carnilinx COO

Explosive WhatsApp exchanges between suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head, Major-General Feroz Khan, and Carnilinx Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mohammad Sayed, have been revealed at the Madlanga Commission, allegedly showing Sayed pressuring Khan to help the company secure a South African Police Service (SAPS) COVID-19 tender. Khan has been linked to Carnilinx through what the commission has described as a close personal, financial and political relationship with Sayed, the company's co-founder […]

todayJuly 3, 2026 213

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Madlanga Commission | Cat Matlala to appear before commission next Tuesday

Alleged crime kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has been subpoenaed to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, 7 July. Matlala has reportedly agreed to testify on condition that he is not questioned about the controversial SAPS Medicare24 Tshwane District tender, citing ongoing legal proceedings involving the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The commission says this will not affect its work or findings, adding that matters related to the controversial […]

todayJuly 2, 2026 75

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EFF dismisses claims Malema blocked Khan’s appearance before ad-hoc committee

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Secretary-General, Leigh-Anne Mathys, has dismissed claims by the MK Party's, Vusi Shongwe, that EFF leader, Julius Malema, blocked the appearance of  suspended Crime Intelligence Major-General, Feroz Khan, before Parliament's ad hoc committee. Shongwe, who serves on the committee investigating allegations of corruption within the country's criminal justice system, made the allegations during his testimony before the Madlanga Commission this week. He claimed that although the EFF […]

todayJuly 2, 2026 164

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Madlanga Commission | Khan’s lawyers cautioned over claims against commission

  The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has cautioned the legal team for suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head, Major-General Feroz Khan, against making allegations that could undermine the integrity of the commission. Khan's lawyers, Advocates Zubair Khan and Mohammed Valley, appeared before the commission on Wednesday in his absence. Advocate Khan told the commission that the suspended Crime Intelligence deputy boss fears for his safety, citing the murder of Witness D […]

todayJuly 1, 2026 111

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Matlala’s alleged ex-lover dismissed from SAPS

South African Police Service (SAPS) brigadier and alleged former partner of Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, Rachel Matjeng, has officially been dismissed from the police service. Matjeng was found guilty on multiple counts of serious misconduct following a disciplinary process linked to her relationship with the alleged underworld kingpin. The charges included accepting gratification, money laundering and improper conduct after she was found to have advised Matlala in a manner contrary to […]

todayJuly 1, 2026 41

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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 […]

todayJune 29, 2026 96