Ramaphosa Accepts Immediate Resignation of IDAC Head Johnson

President Cyril Ramaphosa accepted the immediate resignation of Advocate Andrea Johnson as head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) on July 27, 2026, ending her tenure amid a deepening crisis of confidence in the country’s flagship anti-corruption unit. The decision followed a joint recommendation from Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and National Director of Public Prosecutions Andy Mothibi.

Johnson’s departure came days after she concluded three days of contentious testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which is examining alleged collusion between criminal syndicates, politicians, and law enforcement. In her resignation letter, Johnson requested to be released within 24 hours and to have the standard three-month notice period waived, stating that the move was in the best interests of the institution. She wrote that the previous five months had been particularly difficult due to unprecedented attacks on her personally and professionally, largely stemming from IDAC’s investigations involving senior Crime Intelligence officials.

During her commission testimony, Johnson made several significant concessions. She apologized for and retracted her...