Law Enforcement Officials Conduct Search and Seizure Operations at General Feroz Khan’s Apartment
- Law enforcement officials conducted a search and seizure operation at an upmarket apartment block in Houghton
- Major General Feroz Khan's apartment was raided during the operation, and the Crime Intelligence member was arrested
- Social media users reacted to the news, saying that none of this would have happened if General Mkhwaanazi was left alone
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GAUTENG – Law enforcement officials have executed a search and seizure warrant at an upmarket apartment block in Houghton, Johannesburg, where one of South Africa’s senior police officers resides.
Members of a task team, backed by other law enforcement units, reportedly began the operation just after 6 am on 10 May 2026. It is understood that Major General Feroz Khan resides at the apartment block.
General Khan was the head of the South African Police Service’s Counter-Intelligence and Security Intelligence. In 2025, he was moved to another division within Crime Intelligence. His name has featured during testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
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Task team searched another property
According to eNCA’s Pule Letshwiti-Jones, the task team also raided another property in Bryanston earlier in the week and is looking at multiple properties. He also noted that it was unclear whether the members carrying out the operations belonged to the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) or the team set up as a result of the Madlanga Commission.
Members also entered another apartment in the complex, mistaking it for General Khan’s place, leaving the occupants testifying. According to Yusuf Abramjee, firearms belonging to security guards at the complex were also temporarily confiscated, and heavily armed officers also entered the control room where CCTV footage is monitored and recorded.
General Khan was taken into custody
According to eNCA, the senior officer was taken into custody. Details of the charges he will face have not been made available yet. He was taken to Norwood Police Station in Johannesburg, where he was processed.
He reportedly will be taken to Kempton Park next, and will appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court on Monday, 11 May 2026.
South Africans weigh in on the arrest
Social media users reacted to the news of the raid and arrest, with many noting that all this stemmed from the closure of the PKTT, which lit a fire under Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Ricky Msomi recalled Mkhwanazi’s words:
“I was in KZN, minding my own business.”
Mahene Patrice Benzane said:
“He just wanted his dockets.”
Makola Mothiba agreed:
“All he wanted was his dockets and for the PKTT to be left alone.”
Wilsehn Damix added:
“The General is fixing the country.”
Denis Tlhabi noted:
“Mkhwanazi said there can never be peace between police and a criminal.”
Jo Ral pondered:
“I wonder how many more are shaking in their boots. They know it’s coming soon.”
Theo Motlhabane stated:
“I still maintain that as soon as the PKTT conducts a search and seizure at your place, it's game over. Checkmate.”
Gauteng Hawks head arrested with two others
Briefly News also reported that two senior police officers and a civilian were arrested on Sunday, 10 May 2026.
One of the officials was confirmed to be involved with the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) in Gauteng.
The civilian, whose name was not made public at the time, is believed to be a security company owner.
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