On Monday, 6 July, the Evidence leaders at the Madlanga Commission presented evidence against Crime Intelligence Major-General Feroz Khan in his absence.
Khan who is still in hospital after being shot on 28 June, has been implicated during Friday’s proceedings in claims involving fraud, corruption and other alleged misconduct.
The commission has been probing Khan’s financial dealings, and the new evidence show that, amongst other things, he has purchased 30 cars in one year.
The evidence presented raised concerns and questioned Khan’s luxurious lifestyle. They said Khan lives a life that exceeds his police salary.
In addition, the evidence revealed that Khan also owns a car parts shop, where he profits about R3 million a year.
A central focus of the commission has been Khan’s alleged relationship with controversial businessman Ishmael Vally.
Evidence presented included WhatsApp messages said to reveal frequent discussions about South African Police Services (SAPS) tenders, with investigators alleging Khan shared confidential procurement information in return for kickbacks.
Evidence leader Adila Hassim highlighted one exchange in which Vally allegedly asked Khan to influence changes to the specifications of a tender to favour a single supplier.
Reading the conversation into the record, Hassim quoted Vally as requesting the amendment, while Khan allegedly replied: “I think it’s too late to change the specifications now, let me try.”
Hassim further alleged Khan worked alongside SAPS Divisional Commissioner for Supply Chain Molefe Fani in efforts to manipulate tender processes, allegations that add to mounting scrutiny before the commission.
