{
  "id": 12332606,
  "title": "UPDATE | Feroz Khan’s uncle-in-law Preggy Padayachee shot dead on R21",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/update-feroz-khans-uncle-in-law-preggy-padayachee-shot-dead-on-r21",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T08:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-10-06-update-feroz-khans-uncle-in-law-preggy-padayachee-shot-dead-on-r21/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Preggy Padayachee, uncle-in-law of fired Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan, was shot dead on the R21 in Ekurhuleni on Monday night. Police are treating the incident as a suspected hit. Padayachee and a friend were traveling towards OR Tambo International Airport when they were attacked near Griffiths Road. The friend sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital, while the third occupant fled the scene unharmed. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, but a source suggested it may be linked to business. Police are currently investigating murder and attempted murder, with no arrests made thus far. The incident began when a Fiat reportedly broke down on the highway, prompting its driver to call a friend for assistance. The friend arrived with two others, who were attending to the vehicle when shots were fired. The driver attempted to flee but crashed into a jersey barrier, sustaining fatal injuries at the scene. Padayachee had previously served as a spokesperson for Khan's family during several high-profile developments involving the senior police officer. He spoke publicly following Khan's shooting in May and subsequent arrest. The killing occurred on the eve of Khan's scheduled testimony before the Madlanga Commission, though there is no connection between the two events from police sources.",
  "summary": "The killing comes amid claims that Padayachee had recently received death threats, raising questions over whether he had been specifically targeted.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Former Crime Intelligence boss Feroz Khan’s uncle, Preggy Padayachee, shot dead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/former-crime-intelligence-boss-feroz-khans-uncle-preggy-padayachee",
        "published": "2026-10-06T04:52:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "MADLANGA COMMISSION: Feroz Khan’s commission testimony postponed after uncle murdered",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/madlanga-commission-feroz-khans-commission-testimony-postponed-after",
        "published": "2026-10-06T10:02:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}