JP Smith claps back at Fadiel Adams' 'baseless allegations' during Madlanga Commission

Cape Town's Safety and Security Mayco member JP Smith has responded to allegations made by National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams during his testimony before the Madlanga Commission, dismissing them as "baseless". Adams, still providing evidence before the commission, accused Smith of involvement in a plot to have him killed.

Smith denied these claims, stating that Adams had made similar allegations against him in 2025 without any evidence. The allegations include claims that Adams had a newly elected councillor approach a former gang leader regarding City tenders, and that multiple people had made statements under oath linking Smith to the plot. However, Smith emphasized that these allegations have not been proven.

In a Facebook statement, Smith said Adams was reiterating claims he had previously made against him. Smith also criticized Adams's testimony regarding the Commercial Crimes Unit, alleging that Adams had been told by officials how easily they could secure warrants to "appease politicians". Smith believes Adams's ultimate goal is to facilitate another raid on his office.

Smith sees the Madlanga Commission as a platform to expose and interrogate political interference in policing and the abuse of law-enforcement processes. He welcomed Adams's testimony but accused him of using it to repeat his unfounded allegations against him, providing insight into how political interests can manipulate policing processes for political gain.

Smith concluded that the facts will speak for themselves, and he has nothing to fear from a proper examination of them.