Crime Intelligence boss Major-General Feroz Khan shot in Houghton

Senior Crime Intelligence officer Major-General Feroz Khan is in critical condition after being shot in an apparent assassination attempt in Houghton, Johannesburg. The attack occurred just days before he was scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission regarding allegations of political interference and corruption.
Why it matters
The shooting of a high-ranking intelligence official linked to sensitive political corruption investigations raises significant concerns regarding the safety of witnesses and the integrity of South Africa's judicial processes.
Senior Crime Intelligence officer Major-General Feroz Khan is fighting for his life in hospital after he was shot. Picture: X/@Abramjee
The report relies on official police statements and documented court records, presenting the facts of the shooting and the context of the ongoing investigation without editorializing.
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