General Feroz Khan Shot In Johannesburg

Major-General Feroz Khan (also spelled Firoz) – suspended Deputy Head (and acting head) of Crime Intelligence for the SAPS.

Background: Faced allegations of corruption, ties to organised crime, illicit tobacco trade, and a precious metals syndicate. He was due to testify at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

When & Where: Sunday, 28 June 2026, around 23:00 (11:00 PM) on Third Avenue, Houghton, Johannesburg.

Ambush: He was returning home in his grey Suzuki Baleno when two unknown gunmen in a white vehicle (described as a white Mercedes-Benz or similar getaway car) ambushed him and fired multiple shots at his car.

Injuries: Khan was shot in the lower body.

Hospitalisation: Rushed to Netcare Milpark Hospital in critical condition and underwent emergency surgery. Early reports said he remained critical but was expected to survive.

Investigation: SAPS launched a high-level probe, treating it as an attempted assassination.

Teams involved: Gauteng Hawks, Gauteng Crime Intelligence, SAPS Detective Service, and the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).

Forensics: Ballistics experts recovered 9mm cartridge casings; CCTV and forensic evidence are being examined.

Arrests: None reported so far.

Police statements: Spokespersons (including Brigadier Athlenda Mathe) said it is “premature and irresponsible” to speculate on motive or link the shooting to his upcoming 1 July 2026 commission appearance.

Official stance: Detectives will “follow the evidence wherever it leads,” and police condemned any attempt to intimidate or silence those involved in judicial processes.

Resources: Acting National Commissioner Lt-Gen Puleng Dimpane directed maximum resources to the case and wished Khan a speedy recovery.

Context: The shooting happened just days before Khan was scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission (which probes police corruption and political interference).

Prior legal issues: Khan had previously been arrested (along with another senior officer) on related charges and had been in legal battles over the commission and seized devices.