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IDAC Head Under Fire Over Procedure | Johannesburg News
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Head of IDAC Andrea Johnson faces mounting scrutiny after allegedly bypassing legal protocol by launching an investigation into MP Fadiel Adams’ claims without a required Section 27 affidavit. The controversy erupted during a commission of inquiry, revealing that suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu had pressured IDAC to act, even sending a letter urging follow-up. Chair Justice Madlanga pressed Johnson on why she didn’t formally inform Mchunu of procedural barriers, hinting at possible intimidation — which Johnson denied. Further questions arise over her legal interpretation, as she relied on a “subjective test” of Adams’ belief, while Madlanga insisted on the “objective test” required by law. The episode exposes troubling gaps in how corruption probes are managed — especially when powerful figures are involved.
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