PRETORIA, Monday 27 July 2026 — President Cyril Ramaphosa accepted Advocate Andrea Johnson’s request to leave office immediately as head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption.
The Presidency said the decision followed a recommendation by Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, supported by National Director of Public Prosecutions Andy Mothibi. It did not provide detailed reasons for Johnson’s request in the announcement.
Johnson’s departure came while matters concerning IDAC were receiving scrutiny before the Madlanga Commission. Parliament said she remained under subpoena to appear before the commission and noted that Johnson had called for allegations involving her to be proven.
The government said the NPA and IDAC’s anti-corruption work would continue while the leadership vacancy was addressed.
