South Gauteng director of public prosecutions advocate Andrew Chauke has been suspended pending an inquiry into his fitness to hold office. President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Chauke, citing serious accusations and growing concern over politically sensitive prosecutorial decisions. President Cyril Ramaphosa's office says the president had informed Chauke of his decision in writing. Ramaphosa's spokesperson Vincent Magwenya SPEAKS...
Meanwhile;Public Interest SA says it welcomes the announcement by the Presidency confirming the immediate suspension of Adv. Andrew Chauke, Director of Public Prosecutions in the South Gauteng Division, in accordance with Section 14(3) read with Section 12(6)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act.Public Interest SA says decision, though significantly delayed, marks a critical step towards restoring public confidence in the prosecutorial integrity... We spoke to Chairperson of Public Interest SA Tebogo Khaas