The Madlanga Commission has uncovered a disturbing pattern of misconduct by Major General Fose Khan, revealing how he weaponized his high-ranking position within Crime Intelligence to serve personal and political agendas.
Throughout the hearings, evidence leaders have presented a series of WhatsApp exchanges that expose Fose Khan’s habitual practice of leaking sensitive, internal police documentation to his close friends, Mr. Sayed and Mr. Ismail Valley.
While these early leaks—such as sharing his own delegation of authority documents—were described as “not sinister,” they established a clear, inappropriate boundary-crossing that soon escalated into far more egregious criminal activities.
The most damning evidence involves Fose Khan using his access to the SAPS computerized database to “make cases disappear” for his associates, a direct abuse of his power as a top cop.
In one instance, Mr. Ismail Valley reached out to Fose Khan regarding a Commercial Crimes investigation being conducted by the Hawks, and the General eagerly assisted by identifying the specific case officer and station.
Even more alarming is the exchange where Fose Khan explicitly told Mr. Ismail Valley that they “just have to make it disappear” regarding a fraud case, proving a clear intent to obstruct justice.
This pattern of protection extended to Mr. Ismail Valley’s mother, for whom Fose Khan actively sought to resolve legal troubles in Pretoria, further demonstrating his use of state resources to favor private associates.
Beyond personal favors, the commission explored the complex and illicit relationship between Fose Khan, Mr. Sayed, and the political figure Mr. MMA (Julius Malema).
Evidence suggests that Fose Khan used Mr. Sayed as a conduit to manipulate the Inspector General of Intelligence by planting parliamentary questions through the EFF.
The goal of this scheme was not to seek truth, but to trap the Inspector General in a lie so that Fose Khan could orchestrate his removal from a position that oversaw his own activities.
This quid-pro-quo relationship was highlighted by the timing of events: shortly after Fose Khan received a request via Mr. Sayed to identify the complainant in a VBS Bank fraud case, he immediately provided confidential details about the curator, Mr. Ruplau.
This was a massive breach of privacy and law, especially given that Mr. MMA was implicated in the VBS Bank scandal and had a personal stake in monitoring those investigating him.
The final strand of the investigation focuses on Fose Khan’s attempt to escape disciplinary proceedings after he was accused of exceeding his authority during his tenure.
When faced with potential professional consequences, Fose Khan turned to Mr. Sayed and Mr. MMA, effectively seeking political protection to ensure he would not be forced to resign.
The evidence shows a coordinated effort where Mr. MMA provided reassurances that the General would “emerge victorious” in his fight against the police disciplinary committee.
These revelations paint a picture of a senior intelligence officer who treated the South African Police Service as his personal fiefdom, trading state secrets for protection and favors.
The commission’s focus remains on whether these actions constitute a subversion of the rule of law, as Fose Khan utilized the most sensitive tools of state intelligence to settle scores and shield himself from accountability.
The Madlanga Commission continues to dissect these digital trails, proving that for Fose Khan, public office was merely a tool for private power, and his alliances were always for sale.
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