Missing Cato Manor docket resurfaces at Nkabinde enquiry

By Simon Nare

The Nkabinde Enquiry into the fitness of South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andrew Chauke, to hold office has heard how a key docket, missing for years and untraced by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), resurfaced during proceedings.

The enquiry, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Bess Nkabinde, was told by evidence leaders that the docket relates to the killing of police Superintendent Zethembe Chonco.

It was traced to a member of the Cato Manor organised crime unit, identified as Paul Mostert.

Evidence leader Advocate David Mohlamonyane initially hesitated to reveal the source of the document, prompting visible frustration from Nkabinde.

“What is the source of this document? Where did you find it, because everybody has been looking for it?” she asked.

When Mohlamonyane began a lengthy explanation, Nkabinde cut him short.

“No, but let’s get to the point. My question is very straightforward, Mr Mohlamonyane.