🔥 Trending South African Crime Intelligence Officer Feroz Khan Survives Assassination Attem

On Sunday, June 29, 2026, Major-General Feroz Khan, the suspended deputy head of Crime Intelligence in South Africa, survived an assassination attempt in Houghton, Johannesburg ¹²⁵⁶.

Details of the Incident

Khan was shot multiple times during what police have described as an attempted assassination ⁴⁶. While the exact circumstances of the shooting are still under investigation, it has been confirmed that he sustained injuries and is currently in critical condition at Netcare Milpark Hospital ⁷⁸⁹.

Investigation and Context

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a high-level investigation into the incident ¹⁴⁵. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed the shooting and the initiation of the probe ⁶.

The attack occurred just two days before Khan was scheduled to appear before the Madlanga commission of inquiry ⁶⁷. This commission is investigating alleged corruption within the police force, and Khan was expected to provide key testimony ⁷¹⁰. Reports indicate that Khan had previously expressed concerns that his phones contained information that "could get people killed" ⁶.

The timing of the shooting, so close to his scheduled testimony, has led to speculation regarding the motive behind the assassination attempt ⁷¹⁰.