Shamila Batohi
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MK bid to block Batohi pension tests limits of presidential power
The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgment in the MK Party’s urgent application to block Shamila Batohi’s pension, after hearing arguments on urgency and the…
Nkabinde inquiry: former KZN DPP defends Chauke’s role in Cato Manor case
Advocate Moipone Noko said she supported and later took over the prosecution led by Andrew Chauke in the high-profile Cato Manor case
‘Gupta lieutenants are in court, Batohi says on her last day in office
The outgoing national director of public prosecutions said her successor should fight for more institutional independence and for competitive salaries to attract high profile…
Inquiry battles to find witnesses
Evidence leaders compelled to ask for a postponement
Shamila Batohi opts out of Nkabinde inquiry, pending legal advice
The inquiry is discussing how to proceed with the withdrawal of the outgoing national director of public prosecutions, who is the main complainant
Opposition questions Mothibi appointment as NPA head, expressing concerns over process and independence
The uMkhonto weSizwe party called on the incoming national director of public prosecutions to immediately act against Hangwani Maumela when he steps into office
Ramaphosa bypasses shortlisted candidates, appoints Andy Mothibi as new NPA head
The president picked the SIU head after an advisory panel found none of the six candidates interviewed late last year suitable for the post
Editorial: Batohi must be held accountable
National director of public prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi’s decision to walk out of the inquiry probing South Gauteng prosecutions boss Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold…
Batohi exits NPA on a sour note
While the national director of public prosecutions’s conduct at the Nkabinde inquiry has tarnished her legacy, she remains the first person in the post to complete a full term of…
Batohi walks out of Nkabinde inquiry
Panel members at the Nkabinde inquiry said the national director of public prosecutions was undermining the inquiry she herself had insisted upon
Batohi’s performance as NPA head questioned over handling of Cato Manor unit
The national director of public prosecutions defended herself against criticism, saying she had delegated the matter to her subordinate
Batohi never investigated Cato Manor unit, says Ncqukaitobi
The national director of public prosecutions said she established a panel to look into the human rights abuses linked to the Durban police unit
Batohi under fire
NPA boss defended her decisions while conceding documentation oversights, which she said should not constrain the inquiry
Ngcukaitobi grills Batohi on disciplinary action against South Gauteng prosecuting head Andrew Chauke
Ngcukaitobi accused the national director of public prosecutions of punishing Chauke for doing his job
Six candidates shortlisted to lead NPA when Shamila Batohi’s term ends in January
Interviews for the shortlisted candidates will take place on 10 and 11 December, and the public is invited to submit comments on the nominees