uMkhonto weSizwe seeks to block Shamila Batohi’s pension over conduct during a parliamentary inquiry.

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has filed an urgent court application to halt former National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi’s pension and post-employment benefits, citing concerns over her conduct during a parliamentary inquiry. The party argues her exit from the Nkabinde Inquiry while under oath raises questions about her fitness for office and calls for a judicial inquiry into her actions. The application seeks to compel President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish a commission of inquiry, declare prior benefit decisions unlawful, and order repayment of any funds already paid. The case is set for hearing on 24 March 2026.