Alleged illegal tobacco trading via Conalinks
The Nyatlo affidavit alleges Sayed ran or was linked to Conalinks, a business the commission associates with illegal tobacco trading. The affidavit describes messages in which Sayed forwarded Khan a news article about tobacco tax-evaders, followed by an exchange about targeting a journalist covering the illicit trade. Conalinks was also allegedly the source of a R650,000 donation to the EFF and a R2 million advance to Julius Malema; Sayed's associate Mzwanele Manyi reportedly made his Sandton penthouse available to Malema. These are untested allegations.
Alleged manipulation of SAPS and National Treasury procurement
The affidavit alleges Sayed used his relationship with Maj-Gen Khan to steer government contracts. On 12 January 2021 he reportedly asked Khan how to obtain a SAPS contract to supply branded COVID masks. A second exchange concerns an alleged R280 million IT transversal contract with an alleged kickback of roughly R93 million to be split three ways; Sayed reportedly asked Khan to identify which account a linked tender was saved under. On 3-6 July 2026 the commission led these WhatsApp chats in Khan's absence: evidence leader Advocate Adila Hassim SC traced a 12 January 2021 face-mask enquiry, a 5 June 2021 request to check contract detail from 'Fanie' (suspended SAPS supply-chain commissioner Molefe Fani, also acting Treasury procurement head), and 7 July 2021 voice notes on Covid-19 test-kit volumes, submitting that 'at no point did Khan attempt to reject the arrangement'. These are untested allegations.
Alleged use of state resources to neutralise tobacco competitors
The affidavit alleges Sayed directed Khan to use SAPS resources against competitors in the illicit tobacco market. On 11 June 2021 he reportedly identified Proto-Tobacco in East London and said they needed to be removed; Khan allegedly replied 'okay, bro.' A subsequent SAPS raid on that company is alleged to be connected to this exchange. These are untested allegations.
Alleged receipt of confidential crime intelligence from Khan
The affidavit alleges Khan routinely shared confidential SAPS crime intelligence with Sayed - a private businessman with no law-enforcement role. The full scope of what was allegedly shared forms part of the commission's ongoing investigation into Khan's seized devices. These are untested allegations.
Alleged collusion to oust Inspector General Dintwe via planted Parliamentary questions
The affidavit alleges Sayed and Khan coordinated an attempt to remove then Inspector General of Intelligence Dr. Dintwe by engineering a Parliamentary trap. Khan reportedly sent Sayed a set of questions designed to expose Dintwe in a false statement; Sayed then allegedly forwarded them to Julius Malema under the message 'Juju sent me now.' The questions were roughly similar to those Malema's party later raised. These are untested allegations.
Alleged involvement in providing Julius Malema with complainant details
The affidavit alleges Sayed requested that Khan use his SAPS authority to obtain and pass on the identity and home address of a person who had lodged a complaint against Julius Malema. The affidavit further alleges Malema undertook in return to campaign to protect Khan's position within Crime Intelligence. These are untested allegations in a public court document; Malema is presumed innocent.
Alleged relationship with the late Vyandri Pretorius
The affidavit describes a relationship between Sayed, Khan, and Vyandri Pretorius - a person reported to have taken his own life and alleged to have been involved in the disposal of a body of a person tortured by police. The commission says it has evidence of a criminal syndicate operating with the EMPD under Commissioner Mkhwanazi's control in connection with this matter. These are untested allegations.
Alleged influence-buying over Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi
The affidavit alleges Sayed was associated with Onyx Aviation, which flew Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi, her husband, and two friends to London for a weekend in July 2022, paid for by a company connected to Sayed and Zingi Malo. Sayed then allegedly forwarded UK immigration entry forms of Mashazi's party to General Khan. The commission characterises this as an attempt to buy influence over the city manager. These are untested allegations.
