"Everything Changed After My Kidnapping!" | IDAC Boss Says Andrea Johnson Stripped His Powers

"Everything Changed After My Kidnapping!" | IDAC Boss Says Andrea Johnson Stripped His Powers | Madlanga Commission

A dramatic day unfolded at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry as a senior IDAC official testified that everything changed after returning to work following a kidnapping.

The witness described how his authority was reduced, operational responsibilities were reassigned, and investigators including Dylan Perumal no longer reported to him. Instead, reporting structures allegedly shifted directly to IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson without explanation.

He also revealed the existence of so-called "ID Matters" — investigations allegedly handled outside the normal intake process. These included the Speaker matter and Project Golden, while Crime Intelligence-related investigations were allegedly kept away from ordinary operational oversight.

The Commission questioned why certain investigations bypassed established procedures, why Project Golden was authorised without his knowledge, and how resources were reassigned to these sensitive investigations.

This testimony forms part of the Madlanga Commission's ongoing examination of governance, operational processes and decision-making within IDAC.

Key topics covered:

Senior IDAC official's kidnapping and return to work
Andrea Johnson's restructuring of reporting lines
Dylan Perumal's reporting changes
Project Golden authorisation
"ID Matters" explained
Crime Intelligence investigations
Operational Management Committee (OMC)
Intake process and case authorisation
Madlanga Commission latest testimony

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