NPA's Batohi points out signs of alleged questionable conduct by Chauke

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi has pointed out signs of alleged questionable conduct in emails from embattled Johannesburg prosecutions boss, Andrew Chauke, at the inquiry into his conduct.

The inquiry is investigating Chauke’s fitness to hold office following a complaint by Batohi.

Chauke is accused of making politically influenced prosecutorial decisions in high-profile matters.

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These include the 2012 prosecution of former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss, Johan Booysen, and his Cato Manor organised crime unit.

After the panel asked Batohi to show direct links between her allegations and the evidence she has given, Batohi combed through email correspondence between Chauke and his KZN counterpart, Advocate Cyril Mlotshwa.

"Advocate Chauke says to Advocate Mlotshwa: 'If this makes you uncomfortable, please indicate so that I may urgently take the matter up with the acting NDPP, as well as the minister'. Chairperson, for a DPP to say this to an acting DPP, to threaten, I'm not sure if that's the right word, but to report to the NDPP, as well as the minister, I'm not sure what the purpose was."