A key issue before the commission related to claims that Johnson may have interfered in a criminal matter involving Khan. Testimony before the commission revealed that Johnson allegedly sent Khan the contents of a criminal docket before he provided a warning statement to investigators. According to evidence leader Mahlape Sello, the messages – which were not publicly displayed – suggested a close relationship, including references to Johnson’s family visiting Khan. Commissioners question conductCommissioner Sandile Khumalo expressed concern over an incident in which Khan approached Johnson after suspecting that the Hawks were targeting him. “That is a sign of people who have a close personal relationship.