{
  "id": 13780978,
  "title": "Crime expert: Feroz Khan has a lot to answer for",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/crime-expert-feroz-khan-has-a-lot-to-answer-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T18:45:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/crime-expert-feroz-khan-has-a-lot-to-answer-for/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Crime expert Dr. Mxolisi Mathebula asserts that former Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan has significant responsibilities to address. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has postponed Khan's private, remote testimony as it nears its conclusion. The hearing was halted due to Khan's inability to testify following his uncle-in-law's fatal shooting. Khan had already missed several scheduled appearances due to questionable medical excuses and health concerns, prompting Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga to denounce his failure to appear as a blatant disregard for a legal subpoena. Mathebula emphasizes Khan's critical testimony, recalling his involvement in various high-profile incidents. These include the 2018 allegations of assaulting Brigadier Petele and the Aeroton drug bust crime scene, where Khan seized control from the original arresting officers. If the allegations prove true, further action must be taken, according to the expert.",
  "summary": "Feroz Khan had previously missed multiple appearance dates due to disputed sick notes",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}