Fadiel Adams reveals links to André Lincoln, Brown Mogotsi and Feroz Khan
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Suspended MP Fadiel Adams is testifying at the Madlanga Commission regarding his claims of corruption within South Africa's Crime Intelligence unit. The inquiry is examining the credibility of his evidence, which involves various police officials and previously withdrawn fraud charges.
Why it matters
The testimony highlights ongoing concerns regarding political corruption and the integrity of law enforcement agencies in South Africa.
The National Coloured Congress MP has described how he opened cases against Crime Intelligence members in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, then even emailed the police minister, in a trail of events that includes former top cop André Lincoln, fixer Brown Mogotsi and Feroz Khan.
20 Aug 2026 Suspended Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on 19 August 2026. (Photo: Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper The credibility of suspended National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams’ evidence came under increasing pressure on his second day at the Madlanga Commission on Thursday, 20 August.
The genesis of the controversy was an envelope containing classified documents that Adams said had been slipped under the door of his parliamentary office. What followed, however, has become the source of increasing scrutiny.
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