Parliament: NPA Boss Shamila Batohi Comes Under Fire For Lack of Progress in Corruption and Apartheid Prosecutions

THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Shamila Batohi boss said on Wednesday that there was no crisis at the prosecuting body in the wake of the resignation of Independent Directorate (ID) head Hermione Cronje.

Batohi was briefing the Justice and Correctional Services Portfolio Committee in Parliament on Wednesday.

“Advocate Cronje has indicated the reasons for her decision and the NDPP fully understands,” she said.

“It’s a normal part of the development and growth of the institution that is focused on delivery and impact in the next phase of the ID’s life.”

She said sometimes there were tensions between individuals in high profile positions that come with lots of stress.

She went on to say that it was not expected that individuals in positions at this level leave due to “personality clashes”.

Batohi insinuated that there are other reasons for the resignation but would not go into detail at this stage.

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