IN CONVERSATION WITH GLYNNIS BREYTENBACH
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It’s now been more than a week since President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andrew Chauke — and the silence is growing louder.
The Presidency confirmed the decision was made to allow for an independent inquiry into Chauke’s fitness to hold office, following serious allegations and disputes of fact. However, since that announcement, there’s been little public movement. No timeline has been shared for when the inquiry will begin, and no acting replacement has been officially named to take over Chauke’s duties in the interim.
Legal experts say the delay in providing further clarity could raise questions about the transparency and urgency of the process. At the same time, insiders say the stakes are high — not just for Chauke, but for the credibility of the National Prosecuting Authority as a whole.
Advocate Chauke himself has remained silent since his suspension. Meanwhile, calls are growing for more transparency from both the Presidency and the NPA about what happens next and how long the inquiry might take.
As this story lingers in a state of uncertainty, many are asking: how long can a leadership vacuum last at such a critical office — and what impact might this have on key prosecutions in Gauteng?
The Presidency confirmed the decision was made to allow for an independent inquiry into Chauke’s fitness to hold office, following serious allegations and disputes of fact. However, since that announcement, there’s been little public movement. No timeline has been shared for when the inquiry will begin, and no acting replacement has been officially named to take over Chauke’s duties in the interim.
Legal experts say the delay in providing further clarity could raise questions about the transparency and urgency of the process. At the same time, insiders say the stakes are high — not just for Chauke, but for the credibility of the National Prosecuting Authority as a whole.
Advocate Chauke himself has remained silent since his suspension. Meanwhile, calls are growing for more transparency from both the Presidency and the NPA about what happens next and how long the inquiry might take.
As this story lingers in a state of uncertainty, many are asking: how long can a leadership vacuum last at such a critical office — and what impact might this have on key prosecutions in Gauteng?