Also known as: Major General Feroz Khan · General Feroz Khan · General Khan · Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan
Crime Intelligence officer arrested for alleged illegal precious metals dealing; faced accusations of leaking information and improper intelligence communications with politicians and businessmen.
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The Namibian
Major General Feroz Khan appears to have had access to Phetlhe's complaint before his warning statement
“Retired Hawks colonel Kobus Roelofse testified that Khan appeared to have had access to Phetlhe's complaint before he made his warning statement, describing the sharing of the docket as improper.”
Ramaphosa agrees to Andrea Johnson vacating her Idac post immediatelyThe Namibian
Feroz Khan is attached to the South African Police Service's Crime Intelligence unit
“Feroz Khan is attached to the South African Police Service's tumultuous Crime Intelligence unit, which has been consistently dogged by allegations and suspicions of corruption and the looting of the unit's secret fund.”
‘NPA deciding my fate over Feroz Khan accusations’ — Idac boss Andrea JohnsonThe Namibian
Feroz Khan is on bail on charges relating to alleged illicit precious minerals syndicate
“Khan, who is on bail on charges relating to an alleged illicit precious minerals syndicate, has not yet testified before the commission.”
Malema denies role in plot to oust former intelligence inspector-generalThe Namibian
General Feroz Khan allegedly replied to link to article calling journalist a good friend of Peter Jacobs
“Khan allegedly replied that "this journalist is a good friend of Jacobs", adding "and Vearey" — a reference to Jeremy Vearey, then head of Western Cape detective services, since controversially dismissed from the police service.”
When state spies potentially target journalists, they target the press, the public and youThe Namibian
Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan allegedly told Shongwe on a video call that Shongwe was 'suffocating' him Shongwe was 'suffocating' him
“"What is wrong, bro? What did I do to you? You are suffocating me," – the alleged words of Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan, who is now in hospital in a critical condition from a gunshot to the abdomen.”
‘Zuma surprised at Khan and company’s hush money-style meeting with me’ — MK party’s ShongweThe Namibian
Feroz Khan was shot in what police referred to as an attempted assassination
“Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan has been shot in what police have referred to as an attempted assassination, in the same week he was scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.”
Crime Intelligence’s Feroz Khan shot in attempted assassination, police deploy ‘maximum resources’The Namibian
Major-General Feroz Khan allegedly wanted Malema to ask Setlhomamaru Isaac Dintwe questions in Parliament to catch him out
“Nyatlo claims Khan wanted Malema to ask the former inspector-general of intelligence, Setlhomamaru Isaac Dintwe, questions in Parliament, apparently to catch him out.”
The Malema-Khan allegations point to a rot beyond party politicsThe Namibian
Khan allegedly shared Rooplal's name and address
“The affidavit also claims Malema asked Sayed for details linked to a criminal case involving VBS Mutual Bank curator Anoosh Rooplal, after which Khan allegedly shared Rooplal's name and address.”
The Malema-Khan allegations point to a rot beyond party politicsThe Namibian
Major General Feroz Khan was arrested for alleged illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals
“Major General Feroz Khan of Crime Intelligence and Major General Ebrahim Kadwa, head of the Hawks in Gauteng, were arrested for the alleged illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals.”
Police generals Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa arrested in illicit precious metals caseThe Namibian
General Feroz Khan is alleged to have had a special relationship with Matlala according to Khumalo's evidence
“Khumalo suggested on Tuesday that the chats between Matlala and Mogotsi indicated that Matlala also had a "special relationship" with General Feroz Khan, the head of counterintelligence and security at Crime Intelligence.”
Questions Senzo Mchunu may have to answer at the Madlanga CommissionAn opinion piece argues that South Africa's criminal justice system is fundamentally broken and requires a revolution rather than incremental reforms, citing recent leadership failures at the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption and the National Prosecuting Authority.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that South Africa's criminal justice system is fundamentally broken and requires a revolution rather than incremental reforms, citing recent leadership failures at the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption and the National Prosecuting Authority.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted Andrea Johnson's request to vacate her position as head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption with immediate effect, waiving her three-month notice period at the recommendation of the Justice Minister and National Director of Public Prosecutions.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Andrea Johnson, head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac), told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that the National Prosecuting Authority is deciding whether to prosecute her over accusations that she leaked information to Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Andrea Johnson, head of South Africa's Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, failed to testify at the Madlanga Commission after submitting a medical certificate, drawing scrutiny from President Cyril Ramaphosa who appointed her. A whistleblower alleged Johnson improperly shared evidence with General Feroz Khan.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
EFF leader Julius Malema has denied allegations that he conspired with suspended crime intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan and businessman Muhammad Sayed to remove former intelligence inspector-general Setlhomamaru Dintwe, responding via affidavit to the Madlanga Commission about WhatsApp exchanges in which his name was mentioned.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An article from Daily Maverick argues that the possible targeting of journalist Marianne Thamm by South African state intelligence represents a serious threat to press freedom and democratic accountability. The piece contends that attacks on journalists investigating state institutions undermine the public's constitutional right to know and threaten a key pillar of democracy.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
MK party MP Vusi Shongwe told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan offered to "look after" him and a cigarette businessman offered R10m after Shongwe raised issues about Khan in Parliament, which allegedly surprised party leader Jacob Zuma.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South African Police Service reports that Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan was shot in Houghton, Johannesburg, in what police are investigating as an attempted assassination. The shooting occurred the week Khan was scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Madlanga Commission evidence alleges WhatsApp messages show Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan communicating with businessman Mohammadh Sayed about EFF leader Julius Malema, and that Khan may have influenced parliamentary questions and shared personal details. The case raises concerns about parliamentary oversight being compromised by intelligence and private interests.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Two high-ranking South African Police Service generals, Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa, have been arrested for alleged illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals. They are among 15 senior police officers scheduled to appear in Gauteng courts this week.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →