Media Statement

Change of venue for media briefing by Minister Kubayi and National Director of Public Prosecutions on IDAC developments and remedial measures

30 July 2026

Members of the media are hereby informed that the media briefing by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi, and the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) on IDAC developments and remedial measures will no longer take place at the National Prosecuting Authority Headquarters. The new venue for the media briefing is GCIS Tshedimosetso House, 1030 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria.

The briefing will still take place today, Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 17h00. It follows the resignation of the former Head of IDAC, Advocate Andrea Johnson, and will provide clarity on key developments to ensure continuity and stability within the Directorate while processes to address the leadership vacancy are underway.

In addition, the briefing will reaffirm the commitment of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development and the National Prosecuting Authority to maintain the operational effectiveness of IDAC, ensuring institutional stability, and reinforcing public confidence in South Africa's anti- corruption efforts.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the media briefing as follows:

Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Time: 17h00
Venue: GCIS Tshedimosetso House, Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, 1030 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria

Members of the media are requested to confirm attendance by contacting Ms Phindi Mjonondwane, on 083 402 4787 hmjonondwane@npa.gov.za .

Enquiries: Palesa Rammitlwa, Spokesperson to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development – 064 933 3628 or Mr Kaizer Kganyago, Spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority – 082 306 8888.

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