Kubayi made the announcement during a media briefing in Pretoria, outlining steps aimed at strengthening the IDAC after allegations were made against former IDAC Head Advocate Andrea Johnson and investigators within the unit.

The measures follow testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where concerns were raised about the conduct, capacity and operations of IDAC.

Kubayi said the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has started a process to review staffing, internal controls and case management within the unit. “Under human resource management and development, the branch has been tasked to commence with a process of analysing the job profiles against CVs of the people who are holding the positions in IDAC,” Kubayi said.

Kubayi said the review will cover all 146 staff members currently employed at IDAC. “This analysis of all 146 staff members in IDAC will be completed by the 14th of August 2026,” Kubayi said.

The review is expected to determine whether employees are correctly placed and whether current skills match the requirements of the positions held.

Kubayi also announced that all IDAC employees will undergo lifestyle audits as part of efforts to strengthen integrity within the anti-corruption structure. “All employees in IDAC will undergo lifestyle audits as a matter of urgency,” Kubayi said.

The process will also include an evaluation of cases currently before the courts to ensure that accused persons have been charged correctly. “There will be an evaluation of all cases currently on the court roll to ensure that people are correctly charged,” Kubayi said.

IDAC plays a central role in investigating and prosecuting high-level corruption cases in SA. The unit was established to strengthen the National Prosecuting Authority’s ability to handle complex corruption matters.

Kubayi said the planned reforms are intended to restore confidence in IDAC and ensure that the institution performs its mandate effectively.

–SABC/ChannelAfrica–