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Andrea Johnson, head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, faced major credibility blows this week after admitting key inaccuracies in the initial corruption probe against Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo. She conceded that the accusation against Brigadier Dineo Mokwele — that he lacked engineering qualifications — was false, as Mokwele’s credentials actually exceeded requirements. Johnson also admitted the case didn’t meet legal thresholds for their mandate and apologized for procedural missteps. The fallout includes an internal investigation by the directorate’s own oversight judge and potential perjury charges from the MK Party over missing documents. Tensions are high, with the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner calling the directorate’s work “war,” underscoring the deep political and procedural challenges facing the anti-corruption body.

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