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Madlanga Commission probes IDAC corruption, rescue underway

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Madlanga Commission probes IDAC and police corruption corruption, rescue underway

The Madlanga Commission continues its examination of investigation into systemic corruption within South Africa’s Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) and the police crime‑intelligence structures. After weeks of intense questioning, IDAC head Andrea Johnson resigned on 26 July and July; President Cyril Ramaphosa accepted the resignation, waiving resignation and waived the three‑month notice period. Johnson’s testimony defended the decision to charge charging suspended National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola over the Medicare24 tender and argued that certain IDAC probes – such as the Crime Intelligence and Political Killings Task Team investigations – fell within its IDAC’s mandate, while others, like the Tembisa Hospital inquiry, did not. Jailed police sergeant Fannie Nkosi reiterated accusations alleged that nine IDAC officials visited him on 13 July, seeking evidence on Masemola and Lieutenant‑General Dumisani Khumalo, threatening to charge him, denying refusing his request for legal counsel and photographing him without permission. In response, Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and NDPP NPA Director Andy Mothibi announced a media briefing to address six‑month rescue operation for IDAC. An acting head from outside the leadership vacancy Pretoria headquarters will assume charge within days, and outline steps a comprehensive audit of all cases handled by the unit will be conducted. State Advocate Drushantha Ramsamy testified that Johnson misled the panel and personally supervised high‑profile investigations. Commission Chair Mbuyiseni Madlanga noted that evidence suggests Johnson’s testimony was false. The rescue aims to sustain IDAC’s operational effectiveness. Public Interest South Africa called for an apology from the minister and the NDPP. effectiveness while Johnson remains under criminal investigation. Former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa‑Nqakula continued continues to deny taking a R4.5 million bribe in her ongoing corruption trial. The commission remains focused on witness protection, the assault docket, and broader allegations of corruption among senior crime‑intelligence officials.

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  1. 2026-07-31 06:09 UTC Madlanga Commission probes IDAC corruption, rescue underway
  2. 2026-07-30 08:28 UTC Madlanga Commission probes IDAC and police corruption
  3. 2026-07-29 08:39 UTC Madlanga Commission probes IDAC and police corruption
  4. 2026-07-27 18:57 UTC Madlanga Commission probes police and IDAC corruption
  5. 2026-07-26 22:53 UTC Madlanga Commission probes police and IDAC corruption

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