The Madlanga Commission has not received official notification regarding the health of Major-General Feroz Khan following reports of his hospitalization [1].
Khan serves as the suspended deputy head of Crime Intelligence. His absence creates a significant gap in the commission's inquiry, as his testimony is central to the proceedings.
Jeremy Michaels, a spokesperson for the Madlanga Commission, said the body has not been formally informed of Khan's medical status [1]. This lack of official communication comes after reports surfaced that Khan was re-admitted to a hospital [2].
Khan was originally due to testify on Wednesday [2]. Following that absence, the commission was set to proceed on Friday [2]. Despite these delays, Khan was summoned to answer questions at the commission on Sept. 1, 2026 [3].
Legal representatives for the Major-General said that he is critically ill and unable to attend the hearings [1]. The commission now faces an uncertain timeline for when, or if, the suspended official will be fit to provide evidence.
While the legal team maintains that Khan's health is the primary obstacle, the commission's insistence on official documentation highlights a procedural tension. The inquiry continues to seek formal verification to justify the ongoing delays in the schedule [1], [2].
“The Madlanga Commission has not received official notification regarding the health of Major-General Feroz Khan”
The delay in Major-General Khan's testimony stalls a critical component of the Madlanga Commission's investigation into Crime Intelligence. Because the commission requires formal medical verification rather than relying on reports from legal teams, the standoff suggests a strict adherence to procedural rules to prevent the tactical avoidance of testimony in high-profile inquiries.
