By Johnathan Paoli
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) MP Vusi Shongwe has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that associates of Gauteng Crime Intelligence head Major-General Feroz Khan allegedly offered him R10 million in cash, a lucrative security contract and a luxury vehicle to halt his pursuit of allegations against the senior police officer.
Shongwe also claimed that Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema opposed efforts to summon Khan before Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing allegations of criminal infiltration within law enforcement.
Testifying on Tuesday, Shongwe described what he called a sustained campaign to discourage him from advancing allegations against Khan, insisting the senior officer should appear before the committee.
He said his concerns were based on already public allegations, including the Aeroton drugs saga, alleged cover-ups linked to the murders of a make-up artist and a medical doctor, and alleged links to cigarette smuggling cases.
“The serious nature and gravity of the allegations levelled against General Khan include the following…,” Shongwe said.
He argued that Parliament’s ad hoc committee had limited independent investigative capacity and relied heavily on material from investigators, evidence leaders and whistle-blowers.
Shongwe also questioned why Khan was not called to testify.
“In the case of President Ramaphosa, I understood… he would likely be shielded by his party. However, with respect to General Khan, I could not understand the reluctance to call him,” he said.
He further alleged that Malema was vocal in opposing Khan’s appearance before the committee.
Shongwe questioned Khan’s continued role in Crime Intelligence, citing allegations of unexplained wealth.
“I was prompted by the allegation that General Khan is a multi-millionaire… yet remains within the intelligence division,” he said.
He told the commission that events escalated after a trip to Durban, where he expected to meet former president Jacob Zuma on party matters.
Instead, he said he was introduced to Yusuf Kajee and Imran, who arranged a video call with Khan.
During the call, Shongwe claimed Khan appeared emotional and questioned why he was being “suffocated” by the MP’s actions.
He said Khan later invited him to a meeting in Sandton.
Shongwe alleged that Kajee subsequently attempted to persuade him to abandon his inquiries, offering inducements including a R2 million-per-month security contract linked to Checkers, followed by an alleged R10 million cash offer, a BMW, and other unspecified “rewards”.
He said he rejected the offers.
Kajee also claimed to have information on KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, Shongwe told the commission.
Shongwe said he refused to share his cellphone number, fearing surveillance or hacking, adding that he left his phone in his car during the meeting.
He further alleged the existence of an “Indian cabal” operating within Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), linking figures including former NDPP Andrea Johnson, Khan, forensic examiner Paul O’Sullivan and State Security Agency Foreign Branch head Robert McBride.
He made no supporting evidence available for those claims during his testimony.
Proceedings were adjourned after an in camera application relating to Witness L.
Commission chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga said a ruling will be issued.
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