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flag South Africa’s outgoing top prosecutor faces backlash for abruptly quitting an inquiry, citing legal advice, amid claims she hadn’t reviewed key evidence.

flag Shamila Batohi, South Africa’s outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions, faces mounting criticism as she nears retirement after abruptly leaving the Nkabinde Inquiry on December 15, 2025, citing a need for legal advice. flag Her refusal to continue testifying without consultation and admission she had not reviewed key case documents, including 2007 video footage, raised concerns. flag The inquiry, examining allegations against Johannesburg prosecutor Andrew Chauke, has been plagued by delays, disorganized records, and controversial claims, including Batohi’s use of the term “State Capture” without evidence. flag On December 23, the NPA confirmed a confidential settlement with former Hawks officer Johan Booysen over a 17-year-old malicious prosecution claim, sealed by a non-disclosure agreement. flag Booysen and others argue the inquiry unfairly revives a discredited case, despite prior dismissals of key evidence and a 2019 withdrawal of charges.

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