South Africa’s Madlanga signals that a review of the Independent Directorate for Access to Correctional Centres (IDAC) may end with the unit being shut down, following allegations of misconduct. According to reports, the commission has spent the past month hearing testimony from investigators and prosecutors, as well as from former IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson. Johnson’s evidence reportedly includes claims that IDAC carried out investigations unlawfully, ignored required procedures, and was involved in questionable arrests and prosecutions. The hearings focus on whether the unit’s conduct complied with legal and procedural standards and whether its actions warrant corrective or disciplinary measures. While the commission’s process is ongoing, Madlanga’s comments raise the prospect that the consequences could extend beyond individual accountability to a decision affecting the unit’s future operations. The reporting reflects agreement that the testimony covers alleged procedural breaches and improper actions, but does not indicate that the commission has issued a final ruling or final decision on IDAC’s status.