Pretoria – Advocate Andrea Johnson has resigned as the head of the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), the resignation is with immediate effect.
Her resignation letter was submitted to National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andy Mothibi, with President Cyril Ramaphosa, who appointed her to the role, also being informed.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago confirmed that Mothibi had received the resignation letter and that the process of dealing with it was underway.
In her letter, Johnson said she had faced sustained personal and professional attacks over the past five months. She stated that the criticism had not only affected her personally but had also negatively impacted IDAC and the NPA.
Her resignation comes amid ongoing scrutiny surrounding the anti-corruption unit and raises fresh questions about the future leadership of IDAC.
Johnson who is appearing before the Madlanga Commission has been accused of not following procedure and not fit to hold office.