{
  "id": 10415119,
  "title": "JUST IN: Madlanga commission to lay criminal charges against Feroz Khan over non-attendance [VIDEO]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/just-in-madlanga-commission-to-lay-criminal-charges-against-feroz",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T09:51:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/madlanga-commission-to-lay-criminal-charges-against-feroz-khan-over-non-attendance/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Madlanga commission recently took decisive action against deputy head of Crime Intelligence Feroz Khan, ordering criminal charges for his non-compliance with a subpoena. Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga rejected Khan's request for a postponement, emphasizing the importance of respecting subpoenas as a cornerstone of the rule of law. Khan, who was expected to testify in person on September 28, 2026, had previously been injured in a shooting on June 28 and underwent treatment at Milpark Hospital. His lawyer argued that his medical condition had worsened, but Justice Madlanga rejected this claim, insisting that subpoenas are binding and cannot be disregarded. The commission's secretary, Dr. Nolitha Vukuza, will now be approached to lay criminal charges against Khan for his failure to appear. The Madlanga commission, which investigates corruption, political interference, and criminality within South Africa's justice system, sees Khan's testimony as crucial in uncovering alleged networks of influence and misconduct within law enforcement.",
  "summary": "His testimony had already been delayed once: he was originally scheduled to testify on 1 July but was shot in Houghton, Johannesburg",
  "key_points": [],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Taxi Boss Oupa ‘King of the Sky’ Sindane brought down by Madlanga Commission",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/taxi-boss-oupa-king-of-the-sky-sindane-brought-down-by-madlanga",
        "published": "2026-09-28T04:59:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Madlanga Commission rejects Bafana Sindane’s bid to delay testimony",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/madlanga-commission-rejects-bafana-sindanes-bid-to-delay-testimony",
        "published": "2026-09-28T06:02:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Khan’s lawyers apply for postponement at Madlanga Commission",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/khans-lawyers-apply-for-postponement-at-madlanga-commission",
        "published": "2026-09-28T09:17:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "MADLANGA COMMISSION: Feroz Khan facing criminal charges for defying subpoena to appear at inquiry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/madlanga-commission-feroz-khan-facing-criminal-charges-for-defying",
        "published": "2026-09-28T11:14:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}