Ramaphosa announces inquiry into Andrew Chauke fitness to hold office
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an inquiry to determine the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to hold office as Director of Public Prosecutions.
Chauke, the head of the NPA in Gauteng, was suspended by the president in July pending an inquiry into his fitness to hold office.
National prosecutions boss Shamila Batohi requested that the president suspend Chauke in August 2023 due to a lack of prosecutions and the withdrawal of cases involving alleged state capture.
The president has appointed retired Justice Bes Nkabine as chairperson of the inquiry.
“In terms of the Constitution, the National Prosecuting Authority Act and the rules of natural justice, an inquiry as regards the allegations made against any Director of Public Prosecutions, should be conducted fairly and impartially,” the Presidency’s Vincent Magwenya said on Monday.
“In consultation with the Minister of Justice, the inquiry chairperson will determine the seat of the inquiry as well as the rules of procedure,” he added.
Magwenya said Nkabinde will submit a report with recommendations to the president at the end of the inquiry.
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