Andrea Johnson
Coverage of Andrea Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- Ramaphosa Accepts Immediate Resignation of IDAC Chief Andrea Johnson
President Ramaphosa accepted Andrea Johnson's immediate resignation as IDAC head on 27 July 2026. Johnson resigned to avoid a fitness inquiry following damaging testimony at the Madlanga Commission. A new IDAC Ombud office led by retired Judge Takalani Raulinga was launched on 10 July 2026.
- South Africa: Anti Corruption Boss Quits After Madlanga Commission Grilling
Avocate Andrea Johnson resigned immediately after stating the controversy surrounding her was damaging the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption and the National Prosecuting Authority. Her resignation followed scrutiny by the Madlanga Commission.
- South Africa: Andrea Johnson Requests Immediate Release From IDAC Post
Andrea Johnson, head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac), has requested immediate release from her post, asking President Cyril Ramaphosa and National Director of Public Prosecutions Andy Mothibi to waive her three-month notice period.
- South Africa: Ramaphosa Said He'd Repair the Criminal Justice System - - He Failed
President Cyril Ramaphosa claimed to aim to rebuild South Africa's criminal justice system, but allegations against Investigative Directorate Against Corruption head Andrea Johnson have undermined this promise. The article states his failure, partly due to his own actions and inaction, has squandered a key opportunity for a functional system.