By Johnathan Paoli
Former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Andrea Johnson was challenged at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday over a summons she authorised seeking Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) promotion records, despite saying she had not known about specific allegations involving the unit.
The issue arose as evidence leader Mahlape Sello continued questioning Johnson about the scope of an IDAC investigation that stemmed from a Section 27 referral linked to National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams.
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Johnson repeatedly maintained that she only became aware this week that allegations specifically relating to the PKTT were contained in supplementary statements allegedly obtained from Adams by investigator Dylan Perumal.
However, Sello referred Johnson to documentation she signed in 2025 authorising IDAC to obtain information relating to appointments and promotions involving members of the PKTT.
The documents raised
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