{
  "id": 4883861,
  "title": "Commission orders independent medical assessment for Feroz Khan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/commission-orders-independent-medical-assessment-for-feroz-khan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T15:08:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/commission-orders-independent-medical-assessment-for-feroz-khan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has ordered an independent medical assessment for suspended deputy Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan. This decision follows the postponement of Khan's suspension, but under specific conditions. One such condition is the appointment of an independent medical practitioner to evaluate Khan's medical state. Khan's medical condition will be disclosed to the Madlanga Commission, however, the detailed medical information will remain confidential. The commission has also set a deadline for Khan to submit his outstanding statement, rejecting any indefinite delay.",
  "summary": "Justice Madlanga also ordered a firm deadline be set for Khan to file his outstanding statement.",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Khan’s lawyers warn Madlanga Commission medical exam could worsen his condition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/khans-lawyers-warn-madlanga-commission-medical-exam-could-worsen-his",
        "published": "2026-09-01T11:28:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}