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IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson has denied any involvement in an alleged "Khan-IDAC cabal" within the South African Police Service (SAPS) or the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Johnson said she has no knowledge of the existence of such a group within either SAPS or IDAC. She told the commission that, if such a cabal does exist, she is not part of it, Johnson also denied allegations that she disclosed a SAPS investigation docket to Major-General Feroz Khan, telling the commission the claims are vague, unsupported, and lack any particulars.

The NPA says alleged Tembisa Hospital looting kingpin Hangwani Maumela will face criminal charges over tender fraud allegations. This follows a High Court order- to forfeit around 326- million rand in assets- which include properties in Gauteng, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal and luxury vehicles allegedly bought with proceeds from Tembisa Hospital Contracts. Over two-billion Rand for PPE and hospital services was looted during the COVID19 pandemic allegedly by three syndicates including the Maumela syndicate. The investigation was launched after whistle blower Babita Deokaran who worked for the Gauteng Health Department was killed in august 2021. NPA spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago says law enforcement agencies are working to bring the case to court. Foster Mohale is national health department spokesperson

IDAC Head Advocate Andrea Johnson has told the Madlanga Commission she received a death threat shortly before the arrest of Lieutenant-General Shadrack Khumalo and his co-accused in June 2025. Johnson says the threatening message warned her and members of the investigation team to "get body bags ready." She says it was the first death threat she had received in her career as a prosecutor. The matter was referred to the National Prosecuting Authority's Risk and Security Division, but investigators were initially unable to trace the sender because the message came from an unregistered "burner" phone. Johnson also revealed that days before the threat, an unknown man approached her and her daughter outside their home in what she believes may have been a related incident. She says security measures remain in place to protect her, her family and colleagues, while the investigation continues.

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

South Africa and Namibia are set to strengthen ties as leaders meet in the 4th Session of the South Africa-Namibia Binational Commission. Ministers from both countries have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen co-operation. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the relationship between South Africa and Namibia is a special one. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Professor Henning Melber, Analyst and Senior Advisor at the Nordic Africa Institute in Sweden.