Ex-Idac head Johnson and ex-Crime Intelligence official Khan granted R10 000 bail each

Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has set R10 000 bail for former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Andrea Johnson and ex-Crime Intelligence official Feroz Khan. Johnson and Khan appeared in court on Friday, charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (Johnson, as an accessory after the fact) and obstructing justice. Johnson also faces a charge under the National Prosecuting Authority Act 23 of 1998.

Johnson was arrested alongside Khan on Friday morning after a complaint was filed alleging she provided him with information about a case under investigation. Crime Intelligence Officer Manana Leonora Phetlhe initiated a harassment and assault case against Khan in June 2018. Former Hawks Colonel Kobus Roelofse testified that Johnson’s involvement compromised the investigation, impacting officials' handling of the case. Phetlhe alleged Khan attacked her with a pen in June 2018, causing injuries to her face and chest.

According to the prosecution, Khan and Johnson had a close personal relationship beyond their professional duties. The state claims Johnson disclosed information to Khan, giving him an unfair advantage in responding to the allegations. Khan submitted a warning statement to the investigating officer on 5 July 2018, before the National Prosecuting Authority received the docket.

The Madlanga commission recommended police arrest the duo, which they were subsequently taken into custody. The court has granted Johnson and Khan bail, with Johnson surrendering her passport by 4 November.