The Madlanga Commission is investigating why Major-General Feroz Khan showed interest in a private-jet trip to London taken by former Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr. Imogen Mashazi [1, 2].
The inquiry seeks to determine if Khan, a Crime Intelligence Officer, had a conflict of interest or was complicit in the funding of the journey. Because the trip involved high-ranking municipal leadership and intelligence officials, the probe examines potential corruption and the misuse of official information.
The trip occurred in July 2022 [1]. Mashazi traveled to the United Kingdom via private jet accompanied by three other passengers [1]. The commission is scrutinizing Khan's knowledge of the trip and what he did with the information he possessed regarding the travel arrangements [1, 2].
There are conflicting reports regarding the total cost of the excursion. One source lists the cost of the private-jet trip at R3.3 million [1], while another report cites a R3.5 million shopping spree associated with the visit [2].
Funding sources for the trip are also under investigation. Evidence presented suggests that businessman Mohammed 'Mo' Sayed sent details regarding the trip [1]. However, other reports state that Ze Nxumalo funded the London shopping spree [2]. The commission is working to establish the exact financial trail, and the relationship between these private individuals and the public officials involved.
Khan's involvement is a central focus of the hearings, which took place in 2026 [1, 2]. The commission is specifically probing the nature of the communications between Khan and the parties funding the trip to see if intelligence resources were used to facilitate or conceal the travel.
“The Madlanga Commission is probing why Khan showed interest in a private‑jet trip to London”
This investigation highlights the intersection of private wealth and public office in South Africa. By examining the links between a Crime Intelligence Officer, a city manager, and private businessmen, the commission is testing whether state security apparatuses were leveraged to protect or facilitate the luxury lifestyles of government officials.
