NewzThe relationship between former Independent Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Andrea Johnson and criminally accused senior Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan came under sharp scrutiny at the Madlanga commission on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, raising concerns about possible blurred lines between professional duty and personal interaction. Johnson wrapped up six days of testimony marked by intense questioning from commissioners on various aspects of her conduct while leading Idac. A key issue before the commission related to claims that Johnson may have interfered in a criminal matter involving Khan.
The case originates from a complaint of common assault and intimidation laid by former Crime Intelligence officer Brigadier Leonora Phetlhe, who accused Khan of assaulting her in June 2018. Testimony before the commission revealed that Johnson allegedly sent Khan the contents of a criminal docket before he provided a warning statement to investigators. Following these developments, the Hawks initiated an investigation into Johnson for possible interference and obstruction of justice.
While the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) declined to prosecute Khan in December 2021, a prosecutor had been assigned to consider whether charges should be instituted against Johnson. Andrea Johnson questioned over relationship with Feroz Khan Testifying at at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria on Wednesday, Johnson invoked her right not to criminate herself by answering questions regarding the interference allegations, but was quizzed about her relationship with Khan. This line of inquiry was prompted by WhatsApp messages retrieved from Khan’s phone.
According to evidence leader Mahlape Sello, the messages – which were not publicly displayed – suggested a close relationship, including references to Johnson’s family visiting Khan. Johnson, however, downplayed the nature of their interactions, stating that she had met Khan for lunch “once or twice” and attended a social gathering for his 50th birthday with her husband. She denied that any family visit had taken place.
“There might have been an occasion where he invited us, but I have not gone to his home and he has not come to my home. We have not socialised,” Johnson told the commission. Sello challenged this version, pointing to the tone of the messages, which included messages such as “Hi, gorgeous” and…
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