In brief
Maj‑Gen Feroz Khan, suspended deputy head of crime intelligence, was attacked by gunfire on Sunday evening and is recovering after emergency surgery. The assault comes days before his scheduled testimony before the Madlanga commission investigating organized crime within the police. Khan has been implicated in illegal gold‑trading allegations and was recently arrested for possession of precious metals. Police officials are investigating the motive but have avoided linking the shooting to his impending public inquiry.
A senior police officer suspended as deputy head of crime intelligence has survived an assassination attempt in Johannesburg. Maj‑Gen Feroz Khan was shot while driving home on Sunday night and was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery.
The shooting came just days before Khan was due to testify at the public inquiry set up to investigate criminality in South Africa’s police force. He was arrested in May for alleged illegal gold dealing and has yet to comment.
South African police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe said Monday that investigators are looking into the shooting. She cautioned against speculating that the incident was linked to Khan’s jury role.
The Madlanga commission was launched after Lt‑Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused the police of organised‑crime infiltration. Khan was called to testify following his repeated mentions in reports, including a botched 2021 drug bust.
Locally, Daily Maverick said Khan might be questioned on ties to politician Julius Malema and fixer Brown Mogotsi. He has remained silent, but has been released on bail.
