Media Statement

Minister Kubayi and Adv Mothibi to address credibility concerns of IDAC

17 July 2026

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi together with the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Adv Andy Mothibi have expressed serious concerns on the developments emerging from the Madlanga Commission relating to IDAC.

This follows testimonies by witnesses, making serious allegations on the conduct of IDAC officials and its head. This has raised serious credibility concerns and has visibly impacted on public trust in the IDAC operations.

This has compelled the Minister and the NDPP to meet urgently with the IDAC Investigating Director to address these concerns and formulate practical solutions that will build public trust in institutions of government that are entrusted to deal with criminality. The Minister and the NDPP are committed to maintaining their utmost respect for the processes of the Madlanga Commission, and in addressing these issues, will by no means interfere with the processes of the Commission. They both hold the view of ensuring that IDAC and the NPA should discharge their responsibilities with credibility without fear, favour and prejudice. In as much as they both respect the processes of the Commission, they both have to act to protect the credibility of both the NPA and IDAC. The steps taken emanating from this urgent meeting between the three will be communicated in due course.

We urge the public to continue to support the IDAC as no one is bigger than the organisation they serve.

Media enquiries: Ms Palesa Rammitlwa, Spokesperson to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development - 064 933 3628 or Mr. Kaizer Kganyago, NPA Spokesperson- 082 306 8888

ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA