Madlanga Commission Evidence Leaders Want Parts of General Feroz Khan Evidence Heard In Camera

• The Madlanga Commission's evidence leaders applied on 18 September 2026 to hear sensitive portions of Major-General Feroz Khan's testimony in camera
• The application cited concerns that Khan's evidence could expose informants linked to organised crime networks and ongoing investigations
• Khan is scheduled to return to the commission on Monday after multiple postponements to his appearance

SOUTH AFRICA — The Madlanga Commission's evidence leaders have formally applied to shield parts of former South African Police Service Major-General Feroz Khan's testimony from the public, raising concerns about the safety of informants and the integrity of active criminal investigations.

The application, submitted on 18 September 2026, requests that Commission chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga permit Khan's evidence — specifically portions relating to material led on 7 and 9 July — to be heard in camera rather than in open proceedings.

Why the commission wants closed-door sessions

Evidence leaders motivated that certain testimony could inadvertently identify informants connected to individuals allegedly involved in organised crime. They further argued that open proceedings risk exposing details of ongoing investigations into specific offences and criminal syndicates.

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The application also asks that Khan's legal representatives be permitted to attend the closed sessions, with Justice Madlanga retaining discretion over who else may be present. All transcripts, recordings and documents arising from the in-camera proceedings would be kept confidential under the proposal.

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Khan due to testify on 28 September

Khan is expected to appear before the commission on Monday, 28 September 2026. He is scheduled to address allegations concerning his conduct and claims of interference in the criminal justice system.

The commission has already received substantial evidence against Khan in his absence, including WhatsApp messages recovered from electronic devices seized from him. Allegations presented to the inquiry relate to possible ties to illicit networks, tender dealings and interference in criminal justice processes. None of those allegations have yet been tested with Khan under oath.

Khan shot in Houghton before testimony

Previously, Briefly News reported that Khan was originally scheduled to testify in July, but was shot and wounded in what appeared to be an assassination attempt in Johannesburg, forcing the commission to postpone his evidence. A subsequent appearance was also delayed after his legal team cited a medical impediment. Justice Madlanga ruled that Khan would only be excused from the 28 September sitting if he voluntarily submitted to an independent medical evaluation and the appointed specialist confirmed he was unfit to testify.

Source: Briefly News