The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has renewed its call for the immediate suspension of Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan and Hawks officer Ebrahim Kadwa, arguing that their continued presence in the police service could compromise ongoing investigations.
The two senior police officials are facing a range of allegations, including claims that they interfered with an investigation into a major drug bust in Aeroton, south of Johannesburg, in 2021. They were also arrested last month in connection with allegations that they facilitated the release of a businessman found in possession of unwrought gold.
Afrika Mayibuye national spokesperson Sidney Baloyi said precautionary suspensions without pay were necessary to safeguard the integrity of the investigations.
"We expect the Minister and SAPS management to issue immediate precautionary suspensions without pay to these high-ranking officials. We are not talking about junior officials here; we are talking about two generals who command vast networks, control resources and hold immense institutional power. To suggest they can remain impartial while under scrutiny is detached from reality," Baloyi said.
The movement's call comes as fresh evidence continues to emerge before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
A Tactical Operations Management Section (TOMS) commander, identified only as Witness I, told the commission that he was allegedly offered a promotion in exchange for altering his statement regarding Khan's alleged involvement in the 2021 Aeroton drug bust, during which more than 700 kilograms of cocaine was seized.
Evidence presented before the commission has suggested that Khan assumed control of the operation after arriving at the scene, raising concerns about possible interference in the investigation.
According to Witness I, an individual linked to Crime Intelligence allegedly approached him and attempted to persuade him to change his statement.
"I refused and told him I could not change my statement because it would amount to perjury and I could be charged. I was told that I would receive a reward and that a promotion would be facilitated for me if I helped Major-General Khan," the witness testified.
Meanwhile, Khan's latest legal bid to prevent investigators from accessing information stored on electronic devices seized during his arrest has failed to proceed.
The Gauteng High Court struck the urgent application off the roll after Khan withdrew the matter.
Police confiscated Khan's mobile phones, iPad and firearms following his arrest last month on charges linked to the possession and alleged dealing of illicit precious metals. The electronic devices were later handed over to the commission as part of its ongoing investigation.
Khan has since been summoned to appear before the Madlanga Commission and is expected to testify on 1 July 2026 as investigators continue to examine allegations of corruption and interference involving senior law enforcement officials.