Khan’s lawyers warn Madlanga Commission medical exam could worsen his condition

Khan's legal representatives have expressed concerns that the independent medical examination mandated by the Madlanga Commission may exacerbate their client's condition. During their appearance before the commission on Tuesday, the lawyers vehemently opposed the suggested examination, asserting that it could jeopardize the healing process of the injured deputy.

Muhammed Vally, one of Khan's lawyers, stated, "This could worsen his conditions." This warning emerged in response to Advocate Adila Hassim's proposal to appoint an independent medical examiner to assess Khan's present health status and ascertain his fitness to testify in the inquiry. Khan had been summoned to appear before the commission to address allegations related to criminal activities within the justice system.

However, he has repeatedly been unable to testify due to sustaining gunshot wounds allegedly outside his Johannesburg residence in June. Khan was scheduled to take the stand on Tuesday, but the commission learned of his readmission to the hospital. Consequently, the inquiry has delved into WhatsApp messages allegedly implicating Khan in connections with political and business figures, possession of multimillion-rand properties and vehicles, and suspected tender fraud.

Furthermore, the commission has heard about an alleged personal relationship between Khan and the former head of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), Advocate Andrea Johnson, with messages suggesting that Johnson disclosed confidential police information to Khan.