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Testify or be subjected to medical examination: Madlanga sets September 28 deadline
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Testify or be subjected to medical examination: Madlanga sets September 28 deadline

The Madlanga Commission has postponed the testimony of Crime Intelligence deputy Feroz Khan until September 28 after he failed to appear due to recent hospitalization. Commission chair Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga granted Khan's lawyers' request for more time but imposed strict conditions, including an independent medical assessment by September 8 and submission of a medical report by September 15. If agreement on a specialist cannot be reached, the chairperson of the South African Society of Psychiatrists will appoint one. Khan must also submit his sworn statement by September 2026. The commission emphasized that while Khan's diagnosed conditions may be disclosed, detailed clinical information and personal circumstances remain confidential.

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IOL (Independent Online) logoIOL (Independent Online)Party-alignedCenter5 hr. ago
Testify or be subjected to medical examination: Madlanga sets September 28 deadline

The Madlanga Commission has postponed the testimony of Crime Intelligence deputy Feroz Khan until September 28 after he failed to appear due to recent hospitalization. Commission chair Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga granted Khan's lawyers' request for more time but imposed strict conditions, including an independent medical assessment by September 8 and submission of a medical report by September 15. If agreement on a specialist cannot be reached, the chairperson of the South African Society of Psychiatrists will appoint one. Khan must also submit his sworn statement by September 2026. The commission emphasized that while Khan's diagnosed conditions may be disclosed, detailed clinical information and personal circumstances remain confidential.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual developments regarding the postponement of a witness's testimony in a politically sensitive commission. It reports on procedural decisions made by the commission chair without overtly favoring either side. While the subject involves high-level officials and legal matters

Mail & Guardian logoMail & GuardianIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
Khan’s sick-note saga delays his testimony at Madlanga commission

The Madlanga commission has postponed Deputy Crime Intelligence Head Feroz Khan's testimony until 28 September 2026, pending an independent medical assessment. This follows concerns over the authenticity of Khan's sick notes, which were found to be backdated and altered by his treating physician, Dr Fine. Khan failed to appear for a subpoenaed appearance on 1 September, citing recovery from an alleged attempted assassination in June. His legal team claims the medical documents were revised at the request of the South African Police Service (SAPS), while the commission argues for an independent evaluation to ensure transparency. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of medical documentation in a high-profile investigation.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual developments regarding a legal and administrative process involving a senior police official. While the subject involves public figures and institutional accountability, the framing remains neutral, focusing on procedural steps and documented controversies rather than op

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