Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson asks to step down following her testimony at the Madlanga Commission. Multiple reports say Johnson’s request for immediate resignation is linked to fallout from her appearance before the commission and the subsequent scrutiny she faces. One account states she cites ongoing attacks directed at the unit, particularly concerning its Crime Intelligence investigations, and argues that the situation is affecting perceptions of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Other reporting frames her decision as an attempt to limit reputational damage amid what she describes as unprecedented examination. Across sources, Johnson is portrayed as having moved from earlier attention to a formal request to leave the post, with her reasons focusing on concerns about sustained pressure and the impact on institutional credibility. The reports do not provide details of any specific new findings from the commission in relation to the resignation request, but they consistently connect the request to the Madlanga Commission testimony and the resulting controversy.