Fadiel Adams Speaks Out at the Madlanga Commission
Who Is Fadiel Adams?
Fadiel Adams is a member of parliament who was recently suspended. He appeared before the Madlanga Commission to explain how he became involved in a corruption probe targeting senior police officials.
Why He Filed the Complaint
Adams said he opened the case because he wanted to shine a light on what he saw as widespread corruption, state capture, and abuse of power inside the South African Police Service (SAPS) and its Crime Intelligence division.
- He submitted the information he had as a Section 27 referral.
- His goal was simply to get the authorities to look into possible wrongdoing.
How the Investigation Worked
Adams stressed that his role ended once he handed over the information.
- “I submitted my complaint when requested,” he told the commission.
- Decisions about opening a docket, processing affidavits, or making arrests were made only by the investigators at the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC).
- He said he never directed the probe, chose which leads to follow, or decided whether anyone should be arrested.
Ramsamy’s Allegations Against IDAC Leaders
State Advocate Drushantha Ramsamy testified that senior IDAC officials, including former head Advocate Andrea Johnson and suspended chief investigator Dylan Perumal, misused their powers.
- She claimed they ran an unauthorised campaign against top police bosses such as National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Crime Intelligence Lieutenant‑General Dumisani Khumalo.
- One example was “Project Diversion,” aimed at Khumalo.
- Another was the manipulation of a R360‑million Medicare24 contract probe to implicate Masemola in the broader Tembisa Hospital corruption case.
- Ramsamy also said investigators used forged authorisations, bypassed normal procedures, and received sensitive intelligence material through back‑channel routes after the Inspector‑General of Intelligence refused to hand it over legally.
- She became emotional describing a Section 28(1) authorisation that was supposedly signed in her name without her consent.
Adams’ Response to the Claims
Adams made it clear he had no part in the alleged misconduct.
- He said he was merely a complainant who gave information in good faith.
- Any administrative slip‑ups in how his affidavit was handled were the responsibility of IDAC, not his.
- He declined to comment deeply on the accusations against Johnson and Perumal, noting the matter is still under investigation and he does not want to prejudice any criminal case.
What Happens Next?
- Adams will continue his testimony before the commission on Thursday.
- Meanwhile, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is preparing to drop charges against Lieutenant‑General Khumalo and his co‑accused.
Bottom Line
Fadiel Adams insists his only job was to report what he believed was wrongdoing. He leaves the decisions about investigations, arrests, and prosecutions to the officials at IDAC and the NPA. The Madlanga Commission hearing continues to examine whether those officials acted properly—or if political interference tainted the process.
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