Former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that her resignation has prevented her from obtaining some of the outstanding documents requested by the commission.
Johnson continued her testimony before the commission in Pretoria on Tuesday, where the conduct of IDAC officials remains under investigation.
Evidence leader Advocate Mahlape Sello questioned Johnson about discrepancies in a Section 27 affidavit, specifically why references to the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) were omitted from one version of the document despite appearing in another.
Responding to the commission, Johnson said her resignation had affected her ability to access official records.
"As of yesterday (Monday), I do not hold any official position; I am not the IDAC head. Out of respect for the commission as well, I made sure that we shared the presidential minute with the evidence leader, so that was very apparent and signed," she said.
Johnson explained that without her former authority as head of IDAC, she could no longer obtain documents through official channels.
"It had then become difficult to procure the documents in the manner I would have. The next person to be able to approach for documents would be Mr Matthew Sisoko, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head of investigations," she said.
The Madlanga Commission is examining the conduct of IDAC officials and the handling of investigations involving Crime Intelligence, including the processes followed in obtaining affidavits and supporting evidence.
Johnson's testimony is expected to continue as the commission probes the actions of the anti-corruption unit and the basis for several high-profile investigations.