Embattled former Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan was at home on Monday, 28 September 2026, instead of testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Khan should have appeared before the commission in person or via video link – a subpoena had been issued to ensure this.
But late on Sunday, his legal team launched what it termed a postponement application to try to have Khan’s appearance rolled over for a month.
This did not go down well with commissioners and evidence leaders.
More criminal charges against Khan
Speaking during the proceedings, which Khan should have attended on Monday, evidence leader Adila Hassim said she had “very, very grave concerns” about the so-called postponement application.
Hassim described it as a “fait accompli”.
She ultimately said that the Madlanga Commission should record Khan’s non-appearance, which breached a section of the Commissions Act, and refer the matter to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for consideration.
Hassim reiterated that Khan’s “defiance” of the subpoena and his breach of the act needed the NPA’s attention.
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Hassim said that “this was rejected by Mr Khan’s attorneys”, and their response to it was to say that he had experienced a relapse.
During the proceedings, Vally kept referring to what a doctor had stated about Khan. But Madlanga pointed out that no doctor had said that Khan was not fit to appear (physically or virtually) before the commission on Monday.
This underpinned Madlanga’s announcement that criminal charges would be lodged against Khan.
Another part of Monday’s commission proceedings may focus on an application for sections of Khan’s evidence to be dealt with in camera, given sensitivities around certain information.
If that application is granted, those proceedings may be heard on 6 October. DM
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