The cross-examination of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Shamila Batohi, at the inquiry probing the fitness of suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Andrew Chauke, to hold office is expected to commence on Monday in Pretoria.
Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, who represents Chauke, is set to question Batohi’s account of why she referred Chauke’s prosecutorial decisions to the President, which ultimately led to the inquiry.
Advocate Batohi told the inquiry that expert legal advice informed her decision to refer Chauke’s conduct to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who subsequently ordered the inquiry.
Chauke faces allegations of breaching NPA policy in relation to the Cato Manor racketeering case and charges involving former Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli.
Batohi added that she initially believed she would not be cross-examined, but Judge Nkabinde firmly dismissed that view. The matter will sit until midday today, then resume on Wednesday due to Batohi’s commitments.
Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke’s conduct in major cases scrutinised by Enquiry
