Johannesburg, 10 May 2026 — A dramatic escalation has unfolded in the ongoing tensions within the South African Police Service (SAPS), with law enforcement executing a high-profile search and seizure warrant at a luxury apartment in Houghton, Johannesburg, understood to be the residence of Major General Feroz Khan.
BREAKING: SEARCH & SEIZURE AT HOUGHTON
According to eNCA and other reports, the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), supported by a heavy contingent of law enforcement officers, is currently on site at an upmarket apartment block in Houghton. Officers are reportedly seizing digital devices and documents amid a series of explosive allegations made in Parliament and before the Madlanga Commission.
This development comes amid a clear power struggle between senior generals. Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, has repeatedly clashed with Major General Feroz Khan, a key figure in Crime Intelligence and head of the vetting unit.
Mkhwanazi’s testimony before the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee carried a personal tone. He portrayed Khan as a man of significant wealth — seemingly exceeding that of some of the politicians questioning him — and highlighted Khan’s longstanding ties to EFF leader Julius Malema, dating back to their time in the ANC Youth League. Mkhwanazi has publicly described Khan’s office as compromised and stated that, if given the authority, he would overhaul the vetting unit starting at the top.
The search operation follows Mkhwanazi’s public criticism that Khan’s unit is “dirty” and holds the SAPS vetting process “hostage.” It also comes against the backdrop of claims by Crime Intelligence head Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo, who has alleged that his own previous arrest was a “project” designed to prevent deeper investigations into corruption linked to Khan.
Despite being cleared in a 2025 disciplinary hearing related to his role in a major 2021 R700-million cocaine bust in Aeroton — where Mkhwanazi himself testified that Khan acted correctly and that SAPS “owes him” recognition — Khan now faces renewed scrutiny over allegations of political interference and influence within SAPS structures.
Khan’s reported business interests, including directorships and properties in affluent areas, have further fuelled questions about potential conflicts of interest for a senior intelligence officer.
Malema has rejected any suggestion of improper protection or alliance, describing the claims as part of an internal SAPS feud.
Supporters of General Mkhwanazi have rallied with calls for his protection and greater accountability in the police service, with hashtags such as #ProtectGeneralMkhwanazi, #MadlangaCommission, #SAPS, and #FirozKhan trending.
The Madlanga Commission and the parliamentary inquiry continue to examine allegations of criminality, political meddling, and tender irregularities within SAPS and the justice system. Developments from today’s operation in Houghton are expected to add significant pressure on Crime Intelligence leadership.
As these investigations unfold, South Africans are watching closely to see whether this represents a genuine push for transparency and reform — or merely another chapter in a high-level power struggle. All individuals remain presumed innocent unless proven otherwise through due legal process.
This article is based on public testimonies, official commission proceedings, and verified media reports from sources including eNCA and Briefly.co.za. Further updates will follow as more details emerge from the Houghton operation.
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