Ramaphosa accepts resignation of IDAC Head Andrea Johnson

President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the resignation of Advocate Andrea Johnson as the head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), with immediate effect.

The Presidency announced on Monday that the President approved Johnson's request to vacate office in terms of Section 12(8)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Act.

The decision follows a recommendation by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, which was supported by National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi.

Johnson submitted her request for immediate release from office to both the NDPP and President Ramaphosa.

In a statement, the Presidency said the President thanked Johnson for her years of service to the National Prosecuting Authority and for her leadership of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption.

Ramaphosa also reaffirmed government's commitment to supporting the NPA in its efforts to combat crime and corruption.

"The President assures the leadership and staff of the NPA of government's unwavering support for its work in the fight against crime and corruption," the Presidency said.

No reasons were provided for Johnson's resignation, and the Presidency has not yet announced who will assume leadership of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption.