President accepts Andrea Johnson’s immediate resignation
Ramaphosa thanked Johnson for her years of service to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and for her leadership of IDAC.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the resignation of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson with immediate effect.
The Presidency announced on Monday that Ramaphosa approved Johnson’s request to vacate office in terms of Section 12(8)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act.
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The decision follows a recommendation by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, which was supported by National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andy Mothibi.
Johnson submitted her request for an immediate release from office to both Mothibi and the president.
Ramaphosa thanked Johnson for her years of service to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and for her leadership of IDAC.
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The president also reassured the leadership and staff of the NPA of government’s continued support for their work in combating crime and corruption.
