Hassim urges journalist Thamm’s home break-in investigated [SOUND]

# A Madlanga commission evidence leader, Adila Hassim, says senior Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan showed a willingness to activate a countermeasure against Daily Maverick journalist Marianne Thamm, raising concerns about possible intimidation. She says this conduct warrants investigation, including whether any steps were taken after a reported break-in at Thamm’s home to distance Crime Intelligence or prevent state-linked involvement. Hassim warns using intelligence resources against journalists undermines media freedom and accountability: