President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the resignation of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Andrea Johnson with immediate effect. The Presidency confirmed the decision on Monday after Johnson requested to be released from her duties without serving the three-month notice period stipulated in her contract.
Johnson submitted her request to both National Director of Public Prosecutions Andy Mothibi and President Ramaphosa. Her departure comes amid growing scrutiny following her recent appearance before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Andrea Johnson Resignation Accepted By President Ramaphosa
The Andrea Johnson resignation was confirmed by the Presidency in an official statement issued on Monday. Government said the President had agreed to her request to leave office immediately.
“Adv Johnson directed her request for an immediate release from office to the National Director of Public Prosecutions and President Ramaphosa,” the Presidency said.
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President Ramaphosa also expressed his appreciation for Johnson’s service to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
“The President assures the leadership and staff of the NPA of government’s unwavering support for its work in the fight against crime and corruption,” the statement added.
Madlanga Commission Places IDAC Under Scrutiny
The Madlanga Commission has placed the work of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption under the spotlight in recent weeks. Johnson faced extensive questioning during her testimony before the commission over decisions taken by the unit in a high-profile investigation.
It emerged during the inquiry that Johnson had authorised an investigation into eight senior Crime Intelligence officers and a civilian without a factual basis. The revelations have raised questions about the decision-making processes within IDAC.
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The IDAC head steps down as the commission continues examining matters involving law enforcement and prosecutorial decisions. Her resignation follows intense public and legal scrutiny linked to her evidence before the inquiry.
The Presidency has not yet announced who will take over the leadership of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption following Johnson’s departure.
