BREAKING: Ramaphosa accepts Idac head Andrea Johnson’s resignation

Idac head Andrea Johnson testifies at the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee inquiry into alleged corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system at Good Hope Chambers on 6 November 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. Picture: Gallo Images/Brenton Geach. President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the immediate resignation of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Adv Andrea Johnson, following her request to vacate office under the National Prosecuting Authority Act.

The president’s agreement follows a recommendation by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, and supported by National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andy Mothibi, that Johnson’s request be granted. Johnson directed her request for an immediate release from office to the National Director of Public Prosecutions and Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the president thanked Johnson for her service.

“President Ramaphosa thanked Adv Johnson for her years of service in the NPA and as the head of IDAC. “The President assures the leadership and staff of the NPA of government’s unwavering support for its work in the fight against crime and corruption,” Magwenya said. Last week, the Office of the Idac Oversight Judge confirmedit was handling formal complaints against Johnson, amid mounting public scrutiny and media pressure.

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The confirmation comes just days afterthe oversight office was formally establishedunder retired Justice Takalani Raulinga, appointed to chair the newly created watchdog. On Sunday, 26 July 2026, Johnson has requested Mothibi and Ramaphosato release her from office with immediate effect. In a letter leaked online, Johnson cites attacks on her and her official capacity, which she describes as “unprecedented”. “Much of the attacks revolve and arise out of the cases IDAC has conducted against officials of Crime Intelligence,” reads the letter.

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