Here’s why SAPS wants MP Fadiel Adams to surrender

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Cape Town – The South African Police Service (SAPS) has called on Fadiel Adams to hand himself over to authorities in connection with charges of fraud and defeating or obstructing the course of justice.

In a statement, the SAPS Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) said it is in possession of a J50 warrant of arrest for Adams, linked to allegations that he interfered with investigations into the murder of former African National Congress Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa.

“The South African Police Service (SAPS) Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) is calling on Mr Fadiel Adams to present himself at his nearest police station in connection with a case of fraud and defeating and or obstructing the course of justice,” police said.

SAPS added: “SAPS is in possession of a J50 warrant of arrest for Mr Adams.”

According to investigators, Adams is alleged to have interfered with a convicted hitman “at a very sensitive and advanced stage of the police’s investigation” into Magaqa’s killing.

Police said multiple attempts had been made to locate Adams, including visits to several addresses linked to him. Arrangements had also been made through his legal representative for him to surrender at Cape Town Central Police Station on Monday.

“Arrangements were made with his attorney to hand himself over on Monday, 04 May 2026… but as of now, he has not cooperated,” SAPS said.

Adams was also expected to appear before a KwaZulu-Natal court on Monday but failed to do so. Authorities said efforts to contact his legal representative have been unsuccessful.

“SAPS urges Mr Adams to cooperate with law enforcement and hand himself over at his nearest police station without delay,” the statement added.

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