PRETORIA – Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has announced a complete overhaul of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) following allegations made at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The department will review the qualifications and job profiles of all 146 IDAC staff members, conduct lifestyle audits, and assess all cases currently before the […]
JOHANNESBURG – Three senior City of Ekurhuleni officials have been dismissed over allegations of fraud and corruption. Head of Legal Services Kemi Behari and Head of Human Resources Linda Gxasheka were among those fired after being implicated at the Madlanga Commission. The officials are accused of protecting and failing to take disciplinary action against suspended […]
PRETORIA – Former IDAC head Adv Andrea Johnson has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that she cannot submit some outstanding documents because she has resigned. Evidence leader Adv Mahlape Sello questioned Johnson about why references to the Political Killing Task Team were missing from her Section 27 affidavit submitted to the commission.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Head Adv Andrea Johnson’s request to vacate office. Johnson had written to Ramaphosa and National Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Andy Mothibi, asking to be released from her position immediately. She cited what she described as “unprecedented attacks” on her person and official capacity.
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s appearance before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has been postponed to 1 September 2026. Commission chairperson, retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, granted the application after Matlala’s legal team argued that testifying now could infringe on his constitutional right against self-incrimination. Matlala’s lawyers relied on Section 35 of the Constitution, citing his rights as […]
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard allegations that North West businessman Suliman Carrim was seen having lunch at a Western Cape shopping centre after requesting a postponement of his appearance on medical grounds. Evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson says two independent whistleblower reports, supported by eyewitnesses, placed Carrim at the shopping centre on Tuesday. […]
UPDATE – Former Police Minister Bheki Cele told the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Cases Inquiry that he could not personally oversee investigations into apartheid-era crimes while serving as National Police Commissioner. Cele said responsibility for those investigations rested with a specialised Hawks unit. He also told the inquiry that he still wants answers about comrades […]
PRETORIA – Former National Police Commissioner Bheki Cele is expected to testify before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry on Tuesday. The inquiry is investigating whether political interference hindered investigations and prosecutions of TRC-related cases. It will focus on the South African Police Service this week, following testimony that delays in delivering justice […]
WESTERN CAPE – President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent application to stop Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment proceedings will be heard in the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday and Thursday. Ramaphosa wants the impeachment process suspended while the court reviews the independent panel’s report, which found he has a prima facie case to answer over the Phala […]
PRETORIA – Advocate Andrea Johnson, head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), is expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria as hearings resume today. Johnson will respond to allegations that she interfered in an investigation involving suspended Crime Intelligence head Major-General Feroz Khan. The claims relate to a complaint over […]