'They will be KILLED' - General Khan Drags PKTT to Court, Demands his Phones Back

Added: 2026-05-28

[00:00:00]People are going to be killed. To ignore this could result in death, assassinations, and compromising undercover operations. The cost of which could run into millions of RS. Doesn't that sound like something from a James Bond movie? Well, it's not. In fact, it's not even from any movie. Just good old South Africa becoming more and more unbelievable by the day. Today, a senior crime intelligence official is making explosive claims inside the Joberg High Court, warning that sensitive information stored on devices seized by police, the political killing stars team, to be specific, could place undercover operatives in danger, and potentially expose CO investigations linked to political killings, gang violence, drug networks, and organized crime.

[00:00:46]>> We work with organized crime, uh, crime intelligence. Last week we worked with the walks >> in this bucket. There's nothing. You have to actually go out and look for something. But if you're going to patrol with this bucket holder, you're not going to find anything. The minute you start stopping vehicles and searching vehicles, you'll be surprised what you what you find. And I think I actually live off that thrill.

[00:01:14]You see, why am I so slender? I stand in the shower then have to run around to get wet. How are you going to shoot me with a 9 mm with one magazine and expect you to shoot me?

[00:01:25]>> You're mistaken.

[00:01:26]>> Major General Pharaoh Khan, the deputy head of crime intelligence, has now launched an urgent legal bid to stop the PKTT from downloading or even accessing information from electronic devices confiscated from him during a police raid at his Hton home. And according to court papers, Pan is not only challenging the legality of the search itself, he's also demanding that all seized devices be returned immediately and that any forensic copies already made should be identified and completely destroyed. He clearly doesn't want anyone to know what's on those devices.

[00:02:04]So, this is sensitive. It's a very important issue because he's now warning the court that if this information falls into the wrong hands, undercover officers, surveillance operatives, and intelligence investigators could allegedly become targets.

[00:02:22]>> Control, control X1, take note. I'm tracing an Ethios down Melan Road Metan Road extension.

[00:02:35]So stick with me in this episode of Daily Updates with Miss Media because this story raises major questions.

[00:02:42]Questions like why were these devices seized in the first place? What exactly was stored on them? And why is a top crime intelligence official now warning that lives could be in danger? Also, what exactly is in those devices? Is it that he's protecting secrets that could save people's lives, or is he trying to save himself? A person who joined the service in 1991, Major General Khan was promoted overnight to become from a kennel to become a major general without advertising a position and he skipped the rank of a brigadeier. There was no justification for that. So but Motiva fa promote him from this rank to this rank and Khan became a general. We are calling him general today because of that. According to papers filed at the high court, Major General Pharaoh Khan is attempting to urgently block police from extracting or downloading any data from the electronic devices taken during his operation at his home. Khan argues that the search and seizure operation carried out was unlawful and unconstitutional.

[00:03:53]So basically, he says they should not have taken his devices. And you'll remember that when he was in court, it was revealed that he refused to allow police to look at those devices, which now makes sense as to why he's gone to the courts to block it all. But you remember that the state had also said they will go to the courts to get access to those devices. So, it looks a bit like a case of state versus state or official versus official or cop versus cop. Either way, it is quite a messy situation.

[00:04:26]>> It's quite disappointing um to note and to witness two senior officers, the major generals appearing in court on such a a serious case of of defeating well the ends of of justice. But it does show that as an organization we are committed to transparency, to integrity and rooting out wrongdoing and corruption um within our ranks. We've always maintained that no one is above the law irrespective of your position, your status and and the rank that you hold. So I think this is really a demonstration that the SAPS is committed to rooting out um wrongdoing within our ranks. The operation that was at the general's home resulted in multiple electronic devices being confiscated along with a firearm as well as ammunition. And it's believed that investigators took his two phones, an iPad and a Samsung phone. And that's where Khan says the danger begins because according to his affidavit, the devices contain highly sensitive operational intelligence tied to active investigations and covert policing activities. He argues that allowing SAPS officials to access, download, or duplicate this information could compromise undercover operations and expose intelligence personnel. Khan is asking the court for several major forms of relief. First, he wants the devices returned immediately. And I don't think he means the senzone kuno type of immediately. He means immediately.

[00:05:58]Immediately. And second, he wants police blocked from accessing or downloading any information on those devices. And thirdly, he wants any forensic copies already created to be identified and destroyed. That last part is critical because once a forensic image or duplicate copy of a device has been created, investigators can continue analyzing the information even if the original device is later returned.

[00:06:25]Khan's legal move suggests that there are concerns not only about the future access to the devices, but also about where that data may already have been copied. And by the way, if it is copied, it will likely have been done illegally.

[00:06:40]No, no, quick one.

[00:06:43]Why would you General Khan if there's all these allegations you as his colleague and seniors if I may say maybe it's your I don't know why would you do you and in the in the state probe such a person allegations and I'm asking this because I still feel strongly if he felt is innocent of the allegations he wouldn't come to me he wouldn't uh invite me to a sentence in place to speak to me on a video call. He would be doing exactly what you are doing with the Louis Vuitton issue. In your take what was that issue? I I I really don't know. I don't know because he's not working under my command. With all what I know, if he was working under my contract, my command, I would have taken action long time ago. But he does not work under my command. So I I cannot be able to answer as to why there's no action action taken against him.

[00:07:38]It seems to be even in this committee is missing you know we he we find a way of dodging everything. I do hope that the uh police commissioner will do something drastically this time. General commando said he has dismissed over 30 members at crime intelligence but there is not enough there are mainly wrong members that are still there that shouldn't be there that they've been part of the system. The most explosive part of Khan's affidavit is the warning about what could happen if the information becomes exposed. According to his court papers, the material stored on those devices relates to politically sensitive investigations involving vehicle smuggling syndicates, illicit drug networks, political killings, and gang violence as well as murder investigations. Now, those are not small cases. Those are the kinds of investigations that often involve informants, undercover operatives, surveillance teams, intelligence sources, intercepted communications, and covert operational planning. And Khan says exposing this information could put lives at risk. In his affidavit, he warns in the wrong hands. It unmasks the identities of investigative officers, surveillance officers, and undercover operatives in the investigative field.

[00:09:00]And that statement is extremely significant because if operational identities are exposed, it doesn't only affect one investigation. It can compromise entire intelligence structures, ongoing operations, informant networks, and future investigations.

[00:09:16]>> Anytime is tea time. You can press on my buttons at 4:00 in the morning and say we've got information.

[00:09:24]>> The job goes on.

[00:09:26]>> So, one thing you must remember, we found this job here >> and we're going to leave this job here.

[00:09:37]>> There's a police officer anytime, >> especially in the unit that we we working for.

[00:09:43]>> What did you pay to buy?

[00:09:46]>> Yes. What the boys name will say.

[00:09:50]>> We do consider ourselves an elite team because we do what everybody else fails to do.

[00:09:57]>> Khan did not stop there. He escalated the warning even further because he says to ignore this could result in death, assassinations, and compromising undercover operations. The cost of which could run into millions. And that is one of the strongest warnings possible for a senior crime intelligence official. He's effectively telling the court that if this information is mishandled, people could die. And that immediately raises another question. Who exactly would gain access to the data if police proceed with the forensic downloads? Because Khan's affidavit appears to suggest that he does not trust the chain of custody or the security surrounding the information. So he's basically saying he does not trust the police but he's a policeman himself. So that is very peculiar. Now that brings us to another question. You may be wondering perhaps Khan wants to protect the people that he's speaking about. But other people are asking does he want to protect somebody closer to home like himself?

[00:11:05]Could it be that in those devices there's information that could incriminate him? You already know that Khan's name has been mentioned multiple times especially at the arro committee into political interference in policing as well as at the madanga commission. In fact told the aro committee that Khan is the richest general in the SAPS. Of course that could be own opinion or it could be fact. But you have to ask yourself on an SAPS salary, how does somebody become so rich? In fact, Munanazi said he's probably richer than all members of parliament put together. Well, the ones who were there at the other committee.

[00:11:46]>> So, we we need to I think Jar Khan is one of the richest general we have.

[00:11:50]Maybe more richer than all of you.

[00:11:53]>> So, that makes you wonder is there something more to Khan than people know?

[00:11:59]Or is he truly a good cop trying to protect his sources and intelligence information? And also if that really is intelligence information, why was it sitting on his phones that he uses every day? We don't know how intelligence structures work, but that's a peculiar question. So what do you think? Is KHN trying to protect investigations and sources or is he trying to protect himself? Let me know your thoughts on that in the comments section. And remember to subscribe to the channel.

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[00:12:36]There's also then something that we have to ask. How did the police get a hold of these devices? They got them from Khan.

[00:12:43]But Khan alleges that he handed them over under duress, under pressure. He did not want to hand them over. He says armed officers were allegedly present at the property when they took the devices.

[00:12:56]And he claims that the circumstances surrounding the seizure placed him under pressure while the devices were being taken. Now, this point may become legally important because one of the central issues likely to emerge in courts is whether the search and seizure operation complied with constitutional protections and criminal procedure requirements. The high court may eventually have to determine whether the warrants were properly obtained, whether the seizure itself followed the law, and whether the devices were lawfully confiscated. It may have to determine whether KH's constitutional rights were violated and whether the SAPS can legally retain or analyze the data. If the court finds irregularities in the process, it could potentially affect the admissibility of any evidence obtained from those devices. This urgent application does not exist in isolation.

[00:13:49]It comes shortly after Khan appeared in court alongside other high-profile figures in a separate meta that has already drawn national attention. Khan recently appeared in the Captain Park Magistrate's Court alongside Kaoing Hawk's head major general Ibrahim Kardra as well as Durban businessman Tariq DS.

[00:14:07]That court appearance immediately intensified public interest in the growing tensions especially involving senior law enforcement figures especially in the intelligence structures.

[00:14:19]>> Thank you very much. uh as as everybody must have heard in court. The accused are charged with two counts which is basically a contravention of the precious metals act section four of that and the defeating the end of justice and from our side as a prosecution one thing that I need to make clear is you need to understand that when the police do the investigation they have to come to us to so that we see the evidence that they have and assess whether the evidence is enough for us to uh uh prosecute and once we have made the decision to prosecute which is the case in this case then people were arrested and brought before the court and we are really comfortable that we have got a case and they've got a case to answer and we hope that when the date of the 4th of 14th of July comes we will give the necessary documents as per the the court and we are working very well with the police because the investigation is done by the police we do the prosecution side and we are comfortable that we will do that without fear, favor or prejudice.

[00:15:25]>> You remember that Khan's own boss, crime intelligence head Dumisani Kumalo is also in court for a different matter, but that's a story for another day.

[00:15:34]Let's get back to Khan. Many details around Khan's case are unclear, but the fact that he's so senior and the fact that he was arrested alongside a hawks boss has drawn national attention because it shows that there could be possible internal battles within law enforcement structures. Now, this latest court battle adds another layer because instead of remaining silent and letting the law to take its course, Khan is aggressively fighting back through the courts and his legal strategy appears focused on one key objective, preventing the PKTT from accessing the information stored on those devices. This story matters far beyond one court application because at the center of this case is a major national issue, the handling of classified intelligence information or the handling of potentially incriminating evidence. If Khan's allegations are accurate, the seized devices may contain operational intelligence tied to extremely dangerous investigations. But if the PKTT is correct in its suspicions, they may potentially find information that could be incriminating to Khan and lend him in a lot of trouble.

[00:16:47]>> But you leave General Khan outside.

[00:16:51]Guess what happened? I got a call to come to Deon. Somebody want to see me.

[00:16:57]Those people went into the office to make an appointment to see me. I flew to Deon. And when I got there, General Dr. Mabili who are having a factory of cigarette in Marsburg. You may not you may know them. They take me to a security company security office.

[00:17:17]Actually they asked me they invite me to that office in is it Morningside not far from Cubana.

[00:17:28]When I entered they spoke to me and say to me what is wrong? What did we do to you?

[00:17:38]My respond, what are you talking about?

[00:17:41]That house has cameras outside and inside.

[00:17:44]General, as we are speaking, obviously they make promises. We will we will look after you. Don't do this when why why speak to this guy. There's somebody wants to speak to you. Who is that? There's somebody wants to speak to you. Who is that? No. Look at the phone. They forcing me to take the calls. They make a video call.

[00:18:06]On the video call is a person I don't know. It's my first time seeing that person. But I'm told this is General Khan.

[00:18:15]Now my question is the guy speaks until his his eyes were red when he was speaking as emotional as I am right now.

[00:18:22]He says you suffocating me come see me Thursday in Jo or Friday in Sentin. Let's talk. What?

[00:18:32]What's wrong?

[00:18:35]>> Yes. On record, I don't see there's nothing wrong in that because that's how we politicians get information.

[00:18:39]>> On one side, investigators may argue that they have a lawful right to examine the devices as part of an investigation.

[00:18:46]On the other side, Khan will argue that allowing access to the data could compromise lives and cover operations.

[00:18:53]Now, the high court will have to balance those two competing interests. So, it'll be interesting to see what the ruling says. So, it's very interesting that senior officials are beginning to accuse one another, filing court applications and raising fears about compromised undercover operations. It signals that something much, much bigger could be happening behind the scenes. For now, General Khan is asking the Joberg High Court to urgently intervene. He wants the electronics returned. He wants any copied materials destroyed. and he's warning that if the information falls into the wrong hands, covert officers and investigators could become targets.

[00:19:32]And this case is likely to attract enormous public attention, especially in the coming days because it touches on intelligence operations, policing powers, constitutional rights, organized crime, and allegations involving some of the country's most senior law enforcement figures. And depending on what emerges in court, this story could become even bigger. So, what I'll do in the next coming days is make sure that I follow this case day by day, fact by fact. For now, if you enjoyed this breakdown, make sure to share this video with as many people as you can. For today, that's all we have time for.

[00:20:09]Thank you for watching and I'll see you next time.