Madlanga Commission questions ‘hidden hand’ behind IDAC probe into Crime Intelligence, PKTT

By Johnathan Paoli

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has suggested a possible “hidden hand” directing the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC)’s investigations into Crime Intelligence and the KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), after evidence emerged that the directorate pursued lines of inquiry extending far beyond the allegations contained in MP Fadiel Adams’ original complaint.

Proceedings resumed on Tuesday, as former IDAC head Andrea Johnson was questioned about a summons she authorised seeking extensive employment, promotion and operational records relating to Crime Intelligence and the PKTT, despite repeatedly insisting that IDAC had never investigated the specialised unit.

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Looking at the scope of the summons, Khumalo said it appeared disconnected from Adams’ Section 27 referral.

“Looking at these documents, speaking for myself, it looks like there was a hidden hand driving IDAC investigations into Crime Intelligence and PKTT and the