Hearing record
Day 134
Witness: Major-General Feroz Khan
Evidence led by Advocate Adila Hassim SC, Advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC
The case against Feroz Khan in absentia peaks: alleged unexplained wealth of ~R39m and 30 cars, WhatsApps said to show a plot to trap the Inspector-General into a lie, and a responding affidavit from Julius Malema denying he conspired in it.
The day in brief
What you need to know
- Evidence leaders alleged Khan's unexplained wealth: income roughly 2.5x his police salary, a ~R3m/year car-parts business, some 30 vehicles bought in a single year, and a ~R39 million property portfolio.
- WhatsApps were led that allegedly show Khan and businessman Mohamed 'Mo' Sayed plotting to trap then Inspector-General of Intelligence Dr Setlhomamaru Dintwe into a false statement so his removal could be demanded.
- One message allegedly read: 'this should get him to lie, and in return we can ask for his removal coz he lied' - with EFF leader Julius Malema referenced ('Juju sent me now').
- Malema filed a responding affidavit, read into the record, denying he conspired to orchestrate Dintwe's removal and saying he could not verify the messages.
- The public evidence against Khan concluded; the commission confirmed it had sought more time from the Presidency.
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The day, in depth
Living far beyond a police salary
With Khan still hospitalised after the 28 June shooting, evidence leader Advocate Adila Hassim SC took the commission through what she called his unexplained wealth: records she said showed income of roughly two-and-a-half times his police salary from undisclosed sources, a car-parts business generating about R3 million a year, some 30 vehicles bought in a single year, and a property portfolio estimated at about R39 million - alongside an allegation that Khan helped manipulate a tender to supply car parts to SAPS. Khan, unable to appear, has not answered any of it; it is untested.
'This should get him to lie'
Evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC then led WhatsApp messages from Khan's seized phone which he said showed Khan and tobacco businessman Mohamed 'Mo' Sayed plotting to trap the then Inspector-General of Intelligence, Dr Setlhomamaru Dintwe, into a false statement so his removal could be demanded - an 11-12 June 2021 exchange of prepared questions in which Khan allegedly wrote 'this should get him to lie, and in return we can ask for his removal coz he lied', with EFF leader Julius Malema referenced as having sent questions ('Juju sent me now').
Malema's denial
Malema, who is not a commission witness, filed a responding affidavit that was read into the record, denying that he conspired to orchestrate Dintwe's removal and saying he could not verify the authenticity of the messages. The public portion of the evidence against Khan then concluded, with an in-camera portion to follow. The commission also confirmed it had asked the Presidency for more time - a request Ramaphosa would grant, extending the final report to 16 November 2026.
On the record
Who testified this day
Follow the threads
Who Major-General Feroz Khan connects to
Witness I
Witness I, the protected Hawks team leader on the 2021 Aeroton bust, testified that Khan hijacked the scene and that he was offered a promotion to change his statement. Untested allegations; presumed innocent.
View profile →Named in his testimonyLieutenant Colonel Nkoana Joseph Sebola
Sebola disputed who controlled the Aeroton scene and described Khan's involvement as 'unusual'; Khan is summoned to answer that evidence.
View profile →Named together in the Nyatlo affidavitMohammed Sayed
The commission's supporting affidavit alleges a sustained relationship: Sayed directed procurement approaches to Khan, forwarded intelligence targets, and allegedly coordinated political interference across multiple matters including the Inspector General and Malema complainant threads.
View profile →Named together in the Nyatlo affidavitJulius Malema
The summons asks Khan to explain his relationship with Malema and whether Malema undertook to campaign politically to protect him. Both deny wrongdoing; untested allegations.
View profile →Accused by himSamuel Mashaba
Gauteng traffic chief Mashaba testified that Khan tried to take credit for the Aeroton bust and did not get the briefing from his team. Khan denies wrongdoing; untested allegations.
View profile →Alleged bribe offer to himVusi Shongwe
MK Party MP Shongwe testified on 30 June 2026 that Khan and his associates offered him a R10m bribe (or a R2m tender) and two armoured BMWs to stop pursuing Khan's appearance before Parliament. Untested allegations; Khan is presumed innocent.
View profile →IDAC investigator who denied a 'cabal' with himColonel Brian Padayachee
Padayachee, who led IDAC's case against Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo, rejected an alleged 'Khan-IDAC cabal' at the commission and confirmed he knew Khan from prior Crime Intelligence work. Untested allegation.
View profile →Alleged to have shielded him (2018)Advocate Andrea Johnson
IDAC head Andrea Johnson is alleged to have leaked a 2018 assault-case docket to Khan before he was charged; she was summoned to answer this but her testimony was postponed. Untested allegations; both presumed innocent.
View profile →In the room & on the record
Counsel, the panel and sources
Evidence led by
- Advocate Adila Hassim SC
- Advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC