Madlanga Commission: The Johnson-Khan-Perumal nexus under scrutiny
As the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has unpacked the inner workings of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, an intricate web connecting former directorate head Andrea Johnson, suspended Crime Intelligence boss Feroz Khan and suspended chief investigator Dylan Perumal has steadily emerged. Since the Madlanga Commission turned its focus to Idac in early July 2026, witness […] The post Madlanga Commission: The Johnson-Khan-Perumal nexus under scrutiny appeared first on The Namibian .
As the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has unpacked the inner workings of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, an intricate web connecting former directorate head Andrea Johnson, suspended Crime Intelligence boss Feroz Khan and suspended chief investigator Dylan Perumal has steadily emerged.
Since the Madlanga Commission turned its focus to Idac in early July 2026, witness after witness has identified Johnson, Khan and Perumal as central figures in directing, expanding and prosecuting some of the country’s most politically sensitive corruption investigations involving senior SAPS and Crime Intelligence officials.
The fallout has been significant. Following weeks of damaging testimony, President Cyril Ramaphosa agreed to Johnson vacating her position as Idac head with immediate effect, and waived her three-month notice period.
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi subsequently suspended Perumal and two senior Idac investigators, Brian Padayachee and Suneel Bellochun, after allegations before the commission that investigators manipulated cases, fabricated witness statements and abused their investigative powers.
