NATIONAL NEWS - Senior Crime Intelligence officer Major-General Feroz Khan is fighting for his life in hospital after he was shot in an alleged hit, north of Johannesburg.
It is understood that Khan was shot on Sunday night, 28 June, by two unidentified assailants in a white Mercedes-Benz.
Shot
Khan was reportedly driving his Suzuki Ballino in Houghton, Johannesburg, which is his neighbourhood, when he was shot at about 11pm by the suspects.
Police have not yet confirmed a motive for the shooting, but South African Police Service (Saps) ballistic experts were on the scene.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe told The Citizen that they are verifying the exact motive for the shooting.
“The South African Police Service has launched a high-level probe into the attempted assassination of Major General Feroz Khan, who was shot in Houghton on Sunday evening.”
Investigation
Mathe confirmed that the Hawks, Crime Intelligence and the Detective Service are leading the investigation, with the Political Killings Task Team also roped in to pursue every lead.
She stressed that speculation about motives is premature
“It is irresponsible to conclude that the incident is linked to his anticipated appearance before the Madlanga Commission. Detectives will follow evidence wherever it leads.”
Intimidation
Mathe condemned the attack as “an attempt to intimidate, silence or interfere with the administration of justice” and vowed that it would be met with “the full might of the law.”
“The Acting National Commissioner of Saps, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has condemned the attack and assured the public that no resource will be spared in identifying, tracing and arresting those responsible. The SAPS remains resolute in protecting the rule of law and ensuring that justice prevails.”
“Lieutenant General Dimpane has wished Major General Khan a speedy recovery and her thoughts are also with his family during this period,” Mathe said.
Hospital
Two 9mm bullet casings were found at the crime scene, which was cordoned off by police.
Khan was rushed to Millpark Hospital, where he is believed to be in a critical condition.
Khan was expected to testify before the commission on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, facing several allegations as investigators probe alleged political ties and interference in police operations.
This was after he abandoned legal efforts to block both his testimony and investigators’ access to his electronic devices.
Charged
Khan had approached the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg with an urgent interdict application.
The Crime Intelligence official was charged alongside Gauteng Hawks head Ebrahim Kadwa in connection with the unlawful dealing in and possession of illicit precious metals.
‘Justice’
Khan’s uncle, Preggy Padayachee, said the suspects responsible for his alleged shooting “must pay.”
“Whoever did must pay for it,” Padayachee told EWN.
Evidence
Central to the evidence against Khan are WhatsApp exchanges involving Khan, EFF leader Julius Malema, and businessman Mohammadh Sayed, who is linked to the tobacco company Carnilinx.
Khan’s appearance followed his decision in May to withdraw an urgent court bid to prevent the commission and the Saps from accessing electronic devices seized after his arrest.
He is facing charges related to the unlawful dealing and possession of illicit precious metals.
Allegations
Under scrutiny is Khan’s alleged relationship with Malema, including whether political influence was leveraged to shield the Crime Intelligence from disciplinary action over financial misconduct.
In another significant claim, Khan is accused of sharing the identity and address of a VBS Mutual Bank curator – who had filed corruption charges against Malema – with both the EFF leader and Sayed.
Drug bust
Former chairperson Tshifhiwa Matodzi, who is serving a 15-year sentence after pleading guilty, stated in his plea affidavit that he paid millions of rand in bribes to Malema, disguised as donations to the EFF, to secure political protection for the bank.
Khan was also questioned about his involvement in the 2021 Aeroton drug bust in Johannesburg, where 715.86 kilograms of cocaine were seized.
The commission is probing the subsequent disappearance of 136.46 kilograms of the drugs from the police’s forensic laboratory.
Allegations that Khan interfered in the seizure operation form a key part of this line of inquiry.
Organised crime
Beyond political and operational concerns, the commission will question Khan about his alleged links to individuals associated with organised crime.
These include political fixer Oupa Brown Mogotsi, alleged cartel figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, and Matipandile Sotheni – identified as the alleged killer of Marius “Witness D” van der Merwe.
Additional reporting by Molefe Seeletsa
Article: Caxton publication, The Citizen
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