The cross-examination of the National Director of Public Prosecutions NDPP, Advocate Shamila Batohi, at the inquiry probing the fitness of suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Andrew Chauke, to hold office is expected to commence on Monday in Pretoria.
Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, who represents Chauke, is set to question Batohis account of why she referred Chaukes prosecutorial decisions to the President, which ultimately led to the inquiry.
Advocate Batohi told the inquiry that expert legal advice informed her decision to refer Chaukes conduct to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who subsequently ordered the inquiry.
