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Madlanga Commission | Johnson says she received death threats over Khumalo investigation

Embattled Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson, says she received death threats while investigating senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officials. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, Johnson insisted investigations into several senior police officers had begun before she took office at IDAC, and rejected claims that she specifically targeted Crime Intelligence head, Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo. She also dismissed allegation by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) […]

todayJuly 21, 2026 64

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Madlanga Commission | IDAC boss Andrea Johnson expected to testify after returning to work

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry says it will soon announce a new date for the testimony of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson. This comes after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) indicated that Johnson has reportedly returned to work following several days in hospital. Earlier this week, Johnson's legal team informed the commission that she was unable to testify after being rushed to hospital with an […]

todayJuly 17, 2026 97

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Ramaphosa keeping an eye on developments involving IDAC: Presidency

Presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says President Cyril Ramaphosa is closely monitoring the latest allegations involving the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). Addressing the media on Wednesday, Magwenya described the allegations surrounding the anti-corruption unit as a matter of serious concern. The comments come amid mounting claims of misconduct within IDAC, including allegations of political interference, infighting among senior officials, irregular handling of high-profile corruption investigations, and concerns over the management […]

todayJuly 15, 2026 38

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Madlanga Commission | Padayachee questioned over decision to open case against Khumalo

The Madlanga Commission has raised concerns over a complaint lodged by National Coloured Congress (MCC) leader and Member of Parliament, Fadiel Adams, with the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) against Crime Intelligence head, Dumisani Khumalo. IDAC senior investigator, Colonel Brian Padayachee, testified before the commission on Tuesday, where he revealed that investigator, Dylan Permuel, was assigned as the lead investigator in the matter. The commission sought clarity on how Adams' […]

todayJuly 14, 2026 97

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Madlanga Commission | Experts say repeated medical absences risk undermining accountability

Some political analysts believe the growing number of witnesses citing medical reasons for missing testimony before the Madlanga Commission risks undermining accountability and public confidence in the inquiry. Their comments come after a fourth high-profile appearance was postponed in a space of two months, the latest involving Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson. Johnson is among several key witnesses who have failed to appear before the […]

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