A high-level investigation has been started after Major General Feroz Khan was shot in a distinct attempted assassination in Houghton on Sunday evening, June 28.

The incident happened on 3rd Avenue in Houghton, and the South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed in a statement that the investigation will be led by the Gauteng Hawks, Gauteng Crime Intelligence and the SAPS Detective Service.

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Puleng Dimpane, Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General, has instructed that the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) be included in the investigation to ensure every lead is pursued and those responsible are brought to justice.

Major General Khan was scheduled to appear before the Madlanga Commission on July 1.

While noting public speculation around the timing of the shooting, SAPS stated that it was still too early to conclude any possible motive or connect the incident to Khan’s scheduled appearance before the commission.

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SAPS added that attempts to threaten, silence, or attack individuals involved in legal proceedings are taken very seriously, warning that any interference with the course of justice or the work of the commission will result in legal consequences.

Lieutenant General Dimpane condemned the attack, saying resources will be used in identifying and arresting those responsible.

Police have not yet announced any arrests, and investigations are continuing.

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