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A new witness expected to testify before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria this week has applied to have his evidence heard in-camera. The witness, identified only as Witness M, says thetestimony is. . .
A new witness expected to testify before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria this week has applied to have his evidence heard in-camera. The witness, identified only as Witness M, says thetestimony is sensitiveand that giving evidence in public could jeopardise the person’s safety, as well as that of the family, and negatively affect the reputation of the person’s business. In an affidavit, Witness M states that the evidence relates to a drug bust and involves allegations concerning heads of state, drug syndicates, organised crime families, terrorist organisations, politically connected individuals, and law enforcement officers. The Commission is expected to rule on the application. Madlanga Commission | Tenders, Mashazi’s R3m London trip in Khan’s chats:CarnilinxOn Monday, theMadlanga Commissionheard allegations that suspended deputy Crime Intelligence head, Feroz Khan, used crime intelligence resources to help tobacco manufacturer Carnilinx target its competitors. This is according to evidence presented by commission evidence leader, Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, who took over from Advocate Adila Hassim. Carnilinx has been linked to businessman Mohammed “Mo” Sayed, a close associate of Khan. Chaskalson further alleged that Khan appointed the late Wiandre Pretorius, a former police reservist, who conducted raids on behalf of Carnilinx, while Khan allegedly used crime intelligence resources to facilitate those operations. The commission is also expected to hear from the lawyer representing attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Madlanga Commission | Inquiry hears evidence involving Feroz Khan: Canny reports