By Johnathan Paoli
President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended South Gauteng’s Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Andrew Chauke with immediate effect pending a formal inquiry into his fitness to hold office.
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said Ramaphosa reached the decision after affording Chauke the opportunity to submit reasons why he should not be suspended.
“President Ramaphosa has informed Adv Chauke of his decision in writing and indicated that the President and the public would benefit from an independent assessment of issues that require elucidation and on which there are disputes of fact,” Magwenya said.
“The President believes Adv Chauke’s continued tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions – while facing serious accusations – would negatively affect the reputation of the National Prosecuting Authority as a whole.”
The presidency confirmed the decision on Monday evening, stating it was made under Section 14(3) read with Section 12(6)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Act.
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