Prosecutor Drushantha Ramsamy testifies at South Africa’s Madlanga Commission that former IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson used the unit’s investigative powers to drive what he describes as an “orchestrated attack” on senior police leadership. Ramsamy claims Johnson pushed investigations that, in his view, fell outside IDAC’s legal mandate. He also alleges Johnson misleads the commission by concealing key facts and attempting to shift responsibility for controversial investigations onto others.
The testimony focuses on how decisions and oversight within IDAC are said to have influenced case directions involving top police officials. Ramsamy’s account presents a narrative of intentional coordination rather than isolated investigative choices, and it argues that Johnson played a leading role in steering actions that were allegedly improper or beyond the unit’s authority. The commission proceedings are examining governance and accountability issues connected to IDAC’s investigations, and Ramsamy’s statements add to claims about the conduct and decision-making of former leadership. Johnson’s position is not included in the provided excerpts.
