JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has set up an inquiry to determine the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to hold office as Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions.
Ramaphosa's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, confirmed this on Monday.
The President suspended Chauke in July.
He has now appointed retired Justice Baaitse Elizabeth Nkabinde as chairperson of the inquiry, with Advocate Elizabeth Baloyi-Mere SC and attorney Thenjiwe Vilakazi as additional members.
“In terms of the Constitution, the National Prosecuting Authority Act and the rules of natural justice, an inquiry as regards the allegations made against any Director of Public Prosecutions, should be conducted fairly and impartially. In consultation with the Minister of Justice, the inquiry Chairperson will determine the seat of the inquiry as well as the rules of procedure,” Magwenya says.
Magwenya says the inquiry chairperson will submit a report to the President.