Former Senior IDAC Prosecutor Santhos Manilall Joins Private Law Firm CDH
Advocate Santhos Manilall, a former senior prosecutor at the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), has joined corporate law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) following his resignation from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) last month.
Before stepping down from the NPA, Manilall served as the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions within IDAC. During his tenure, he was at the helm of the high-profile and controversial Medicare24 corruption prosecution, a case involving Vusi “Cat” Matlala and 14 co-accused.
Manilall’s transition to the private sector comes at a time when IDAC is facing intense public scrutiny over its handling of major investigations and prosecutions.
His name recently surfaced during testimony at the Madlanga Commission, where IDAC prosecutor Drushantha Ramsamy implicated him in her evidence.
Ramsamy alleged that she had previously flagged concerns regarding the Crime Intelligence and Project Diversion investigations with Manilall, claiming that he failed to act on her warnings.
In welcoming him to the firm, CDH highlighted Manilall’s extensive background, noting that he brings over three decades of legal experience to his new role, including more than 20 years specialising in forensic investigations and dispute services.
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