By Johnathan Paoli
An inquiry into the fitness of suspended Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Advocate Andrew Chauke to hold office is due to start on Monday in Pretoria.
President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Chauke in July, almost two years after National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi wrote to him raising concerns about several of Chauke’s decisions and asking that they be independently investigated.
The Presidency said at the time that Chauke’s continued tenure while facing serious allegations could harm the reputation of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
Chauke has served as DPP for South Gauteng since 2011. He faced sustained criticism over his handling of high-profile cases, including matters involving senior police officials and politically connected individuals.
The inquiry will be chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Baaitse Elizabeth “Bess” Nkabinde. She will sit with advocate Elizabeth Baloyi-Mere SC and attorney Matshego Ramagaga, who was appointed in
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