MK PARTY DEMANDS URGENT PARLIAMENTARY PROBE INTO EXPLOSIVE CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS AGAINST IDAC HEAD ADV. ANDREA JOHNSON
JOHANNESBURG – The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has demanded swift and thorough parliamentary oversight following serious allegations made under oath at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry implicating the Head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), Advocate Andrea Johnson.
The party's intervention follows highly compromising testimony delivered on Friday, 10 July 2026, by retired Hawks Colonel Kobus Roelofse. Roelofse’s evidence raised grave concerns regarding potential interference, conflicts of interest, and the use of unofficial channels within South Africa’s highest anti-corruption institutions.
The Allegations: Protecting a Suspect via 'Off-the-Grid' Channels
Colonel Roelofse's detailed testimony before the commission exposed an alleged "cabal" and a serious breach of protocol concerning a 2018 criminal case. The case involved Major-General Feroz Khan, the suspended deputy head of Crime Intelligence, who was facing charges of assault and intimidation opened by a colleague, Brigadier Leonora Phetlhe.
According to evidence presented under oath:
Improper Sharing of Docket Material: Adv. Johnson allegedly obtained key investigation materials—including the complainant's sworn statement, a J88 medical report, and an audio recording—and leaked them to a third party to be handed directly to Khan.
Evidence Tailoring: This occurred before Major-General Khan had formally submitted his own version of events or warning statement to investigators, potentially allowing the suspect to tailor his defense.
Use of Private Channels: Testifying officers pointed out that Johnson allegedly utilized an "off-the-grid" personal Gmail account to transmit the sensitive case materials rather than using her official National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) channels.
Furthermore, Roelofse testified to a deeply troubling subsequent development where National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi allegedly informed Adv. Johnson about the confidential whistleblower affidavit filed against her, heavily compromising witness safety and the integrity of the investigation.
MK Party Demands Decisive Parliamentary Action
In response to the "bombshell" testimonies, the MK Party confirmed it has taken active steps to force the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development to place the matter on its urgent agenda.
The party is calling for a comprehensive accountability process, which includes:
Dedicated Briefings: Direct accountability briefings from IDAC Head Adv. Andrea Johnson, NDPP Shamila Batohi, and the Minister of Justice.
Full Document Disclosure: Complete disclosure of all internal dockets, communication logs, and materials related to the probe.
Professional Referrals: Consideration of appropriate disciplinary and professional referrals to the Legal Practice Council (LPC) and external investigative bodies.
Restoring Public Trust in the NPA
The MK Party re-emphasized its unyielding stance on transparency, accountability, and the absolute independence of South Africa's anti-corruption frameworks. The party insisted that no public official, regardless of their seniority or stature, should be shielded from aggressive institutional scrutiny.
"Public trust in the NPA and IDAC must be restored through decisive action, not silence," the party statement affirmed. The MK Party has urged the Portfolio Committee to act without any further delay to defend the rule of law and prevent the criminal infiltration of justice institutions.
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