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Andrea Johnson tells key witness to 'leave the country' if called to testify at Madlanga Commission

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Former Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson is facing renewed scrutiny after the Madlanga Commission heard a cellphone recording in which she encourages State Advocate Drushanta Ramsamy to avoid testifying before the inquiry while also criticising the conduct of the commissioners.
30 Jul 10AM English Explicit South Africa News · Daily News

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