Feroz Khan loses Labour Court bid as Madlanga commission testimony hangs in the balance
The major-general's urgent application was struck off the roll.
Senior Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan has faced a legal setback after the Labour Court dismissed his urgent bid to halt a disciplinary process that could jeopardize his position. The Labour Court Judge Connie Prinsloo struck the major-general's application off the roll on 31 August 2026, stating that the court lacked jurisdiction to address the matter, according to eNCA.
Khan challenged Jabulani Khumalo, the district commissioner chairing the disciplinary proceedings, alleging a violation of his rights. The disciplinary proceedings, conducted under Saps Regulation 9, found Khan guilty of misconduct and recommended dismissal. The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru), representing Khan, was ordered to cover the application costs.
Khan had previously challenged Saps from proceeding with the expeditious disciplinary process in December 2024. The chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, expressed frustration, stating that accountability cannot be delayed through litigation. Khan's absence from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry due to health concerns has added to the uncertainty surrounding his testimony.
The commission's spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, confirmed that Khan remains under subpoena, emphasizing the importance of his input. The commission is set to take a brief recess from 3 to 11 September, resuming proceedings on 14 September. The inquiry's deadline was extended by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July, with the final report due by 16 November.
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