The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry announces it will lay criminal charges against former Crime Intelligence deputy Feroz Khan after he repeatedly fails to appear following a subpoena. Outlets report that the commission cites Khan’s non-attendance as the basis for the decision.

The timing and procedural background vary in emphasis across reports. One outlet notes that Khan’s testimony is already delayed once, with a scheduled appearance on 1 July disrupted after he was shot in Houghton, Johannesburg. Another report says an independent medical assessment has cleared him to give evidence remotely, yet he does not appear again. Daily Maverick also reports that when Khan eventually testifies, the commission hears he should do so remotely and under conditions intended to avoid stress triggers. Across coverage, the commission’s next step focuses on moving from missed appearances to potential criminal accountability, while medical grounds and remote testimony conditions feature in the explanations for the delay.