Madlanga Commission orders independent medical assessment for Major General Feroz Khan

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has ruled that suspended Crime Intelligence officer Major General Feroz Khan must appear before the Madlanga Commission on 28 September 2026, unless an independent medical specialist confirms he is unable to testify. The ruling follows repeated delays in Khan's testimony based on medical grounds. Khan was reportedly injured in a shooting on 28 June 2026 in Johannesburg and has since been readmitted to a Johannesburg hospital.

To avoid the September appearance, Khan must voluntarily undergo an independent medical evaluation by a specialist agreed upon by his legal team and the commission's evidence leaders by 8 September. A report must then be submitted by 15 September. Justice Madlanga ruled that while Khan's medical condition may be disclosed, specific details regarding his diagnosis, treatment, and family circumstances must remain private.

The push for an independent assessment was driven by allegations of inconsistent medical documentation. Evidence leader Adila Hassim SC revealed that Khan's treating physician, Dr. Fine, admitted in an affidavit to altering a medical certificate. This alteration included backdating the certificate and changing the date Khan was declared fit to return to work. Khan's lawyer, Muhammed Vally, argued that the notes were simply revised after the South African Police Service requested more information.

Khan faces a variety of allegations that the commission is investigating. These include his relationship with former Idac head Andrea Johnson, his alleged links to tobacco manufacturer Mohammed Sayed and partner Adriano Mazzotti, and his connection to a 2021 cocaine interception in Aeroton. Additionally, Khan was granted bail in May 2026 on charges including contraventions of the Precious Metals Act and obstructing the course of justice. He also recently failed in a Labour Court bid to overturn a disciplinary process recommending his dismissal from the police.