Johnson invokes right against self-incrimination in Khan docket matter
Andrea Johnson, head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, has invoked her constitutional right against self-incrimination during a commission of inquiry. The inquiry concerns allegations that she improperly disclosed a criminal docket to a police official under investigation.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing challenges regarding transparency and accountability within South Africa's law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies.
Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Andrea Johnson has invoked her right not to be compelled to give self-incriminating evidence before the Madlanga commission of inquiry.
Johnson invoked the constitutional right in relation to allegations that she disclosed a criminal docket to crime intelligence operational support boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan in a matter in which he was under investigation.
“The allegations are contained in a docket that is now with the NPA for a decision on whether I should be prosecuted and for further handling,” Johnson told the commission on Tuesday.
Johnson took to the witness box for the first time at the Madlanga commission to answer allegations of improper conduct. In 2018, she allegedly shared a docket of an assault case that was opened against Khan.
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