Madlanga Commission is forging ahead with evidence linked to Deputy Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan, despite his absence as he remains in hospital after being shot in Johannesburg last Sunday.
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Madlanga Commission is pressing ahead with damning evidence against Crime Intelligence Major-General Feroz Khan despite his absence.
Khan, who remains in hospital after being shot several times on June 28, was implicated during Friday’s proceedings in claims involving fraud, corruption and other alleged misconduct.
Commissioners heard that the inquiry would continue reading evidence into the official record while he is unavailable.
A central focus of the commission has been Khan’s alleged relationship with controversial businessman Ishmael Vally.
Evidence presented included WhatsApp messages said to reveal frequent discussions about South African Police Services (SAPS) tenders, with investigators alleging Khan shared confidential procurement information in return for kickbacks.
Evidence leader Adila Hassim highlighted one exchange in which Vally allegedly asked Khan to influence changes to the specifications of a tender to favour a single supplier.
Reading the conversation into the record, Hassim quoted Vally as requesting the amendment, while Khan allegedly replied: “I think it’s too late to change the specifications now, let me try.”
Hassim further alleged Khan worked alongside SAPS Divisional Commissioner for Supply Chain Molefe Fani in efforts to manipulate tender processes, allegations that add to mounting scrutiny before the commission.
The allegations remain before the commission for determination.
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