Cape Town – The Madlanga Commission is expected to announce on Wednesday whether Crime Intelligence head Major-General Feroz Khan will still testify after surviving a suspected assassination attempt that has cast uncertainty over the commission’s proceedings.
Khan was shot on Sunday evening in what is believed to have been a targeted attack in Houghton, Johannesburg.
Preliminary reports indicate that two unidentified gunmen travelling in a white Mercedes-Benz allegedly opened fire on Khan before fleeing the scene.
Investigators recovered at least two spent bullet casings, while reports suggest the senior police officer sustained gunshot wounds to his lower body.
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A police report on last night’s shooting of Maj-Gen Feroz Khan says:
“Upon arrival, Major General Khan was already in theatre undergoing medical treatment.
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According to The Citizen, Khan is in a serious condition at Milpark Hospital following the shooting.
Madlanga Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels said the commission was closely monitoring developments and remained in contact with Khan’s legal representatives to determine how the inquiry would proceed.
“In light of last night’s incident, we will in due course make an announcement regarding the Commission’s programme for Wednesday,” Michaels said.
He added that the commission was engaging with Khan’s lawyers before making a decision on whether his scheduled appearance would go ahead.
[BREAKING NEWS] General Feroz Khan’s legal team accuses members of police of being behind attempted assassination. #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/vQ5CTpWLWt
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When asked whether Khan had submitted an affidavit to the commission before 22 June 2026, Michaels declined to comment on the details of the commission’s preparations.
“I don’t, at this point, want to get into that detail. Of course, with every witness, there are engagements in the process of leading up to their testimony before the commission. It is quite an intricate, involved process whereby, ideally, a witness should submit a statement, and, of course, the commission would have done all its necessary work in terms of the investigations and so on,” he said.
Michaels also referred to Khan’s recent legal challenge against the commission, noting that it had resulted in an extensive public record.
The commission is expected to provide a further update on Wednesday regarding Khan’s testimony and any changes to its programme following the shooting.
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