
A parliamentary committee in South Africa has backed Advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara for the position of Acting Head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), while calling for a rebuild of the institution's image. Dr Mmusi Maimane said his party, Build One South Africa (BOSA), welcomes Vanara's appointment. The move signals support for interim leadership of the anti-corruption body as it seeks to restore credibility.
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