President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the resignation of Advocate Andrea Johnson as the head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) with immediate effect. The decision follows a formal request by Johnson to vacate her office, which was processed in terms of Section 12(8)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act of 1998.
Investigation And Resignation Process
The President’s office confirmed that the resignation was accepted following a recommendation by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, which received support from the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi. Johnson had sought to waive her three-month notice period after facing intense scrutiny regarding her leadership during proceedings at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of section 12(8)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act of 1998 accepted the request by Adv Andrea Johnson, the Investigating Director of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), to vacate office with immediate effect.
Commission Inquiry And Oversight Impact
Johnson’s departure comes directly after her appearance before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on 22 July 2026, where the body examined allegations of improper conduct under her tenure. Specific concerns raised during the inquiry included internal claims that she permitted unauthorized access to sensitive criminal dockets for use by the suspended deputy head of Crime Intelligence.
The Presidency stated that government remains committed to the integrity of the National Prosecuting Authority and its ongoing mission to address corruption. 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. Further details regarding the appointment of a successor to lead the IDAC are expected to be announced by the relevant authorities in due course.