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‘Phala Phala case not on my desk’: NPA head Shamila Batohi tells parliament: National director of public prosecutions Shamila Batohi says the matter of ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-11-12-phala-phala-case-not-on-my-desk-npa-head-shamila-batohi-tells-parliament/
sabcnews.com Nov 11 25
WATCH | Asked why she has not acted on the Phala Phala matter, NPA Head Advocate Shamila Batohi says, “Because there are processes to be followed in the legal ... Show more
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EWN Feb 24
MK Party argues public interest outweighs Batohi's immediate pension needs: The party has filed an urgent application in the Gauteng High Court ...
ewn.co.za/2026/02/24/mk-party-argues-public-interest-outweighs-batohis-immediate-pension-needs
EWN Jan 30
Outgoing NPA head Batohi blows own horn on prosecution of State capture cases: Friday marked the end of Shamila Batohi’s tenure as National Director of Public ...
ewn.co.za/2026/01/30/outgoing-npa-head-batohi-blows-own-horn-on-prosecution-of-state-capture-cases
EWN Jan 07
Outgoing NPA head Shamila Batohi 'transformed & repositioned NPA' - Ramaphosa: Some critics argue that she struggled to prosecute State capture suspects and ...
ewn.co.za/2026/01/07/outgoing-npa-head-shamila-batohi-transformed-repositioned-npa-ramaphosa
Key FactsRamaphosa Praises Batohi’s NPA Leadership Achievements
Jan 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- President Ramaphosa considers the criticism against Shamila Batohi unfair and commends her leadership during politically challenging times.
- Batohi significantly transformed and repositioned the National Prosecuting Authority during her tenure.
- Her term as National Director of Public Prosecutions concludes this month.
- Andy Mothibi is appointed to succeed Batohi starting on the first of February.
Shamila Batohi came in at a time when the NPA was in serious need of transformation, and she has done really excellently in transforming and repositioning the NPA.— President Cyril Ramaphosa commented on Shamila Batohi's leadership during the ANC's 114th birthday celebrations.
Batohi walks out of Nkabinde inquiry: Panel members at the Nkabinde inquiry said the national director of public prosecutions was undermining the inquiry she ...
mg.co.za/news/2025-12-15-batohi-walks-out-of-nkabinde-enquiry/
Ncqukaitobi grills Batohi on disciplinary action against South Gauteng prosecuting head Andrew Chauke
mg.co.za/news/2025-12-08-ncqukaitobi-grills-batohi-on-disciplinary-action-against-south-gauteng-prosecuting-head-andrew-chauke/
Malema revives calls for Ramaphosa’s impeachment over Phala Phala: ‘He must go empty handed'
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-11-29-malema-revives-calls-for-ramaphosas-impeachment-over-phala-phala-he-must-go-empty-handed/
Key FactsMalema Demands Ramaphosa’s Removal Over Phala Phala Scandal
Nov 29, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- Julius Malema called for Parliament to reopen the Phala Phala investigation and hold President Ramaphosa accountable for the controversy.
- The march proceeded from Mary Fitzgerald Square to the Constitutional Court, pressing for the delayed verdict’s publication.
- Malema questioned the president’s reasoning for hiding millions of US dollars in a sofa rather than a safe.
- He also demanded the arrest of Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi for failing to act on the evidence.
If we pass a motion of no confidence against Ramaphosa, he’s going to get his salary for the rest of his life. But if we impeach him, impeachment means he gets removed as the president, and he loses all the benefits, including the salary. That is what we want.— Julius Malema, during a speech at a march demanding the impeachment of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Batohi tells inquiry Chauke ignored evidence against Richard Mdluli: NDPP Shamila Batohi testifies that strong evidence against Mdluli was ignored by DPP Chauke ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-11-27-batohi-tells-inquiry-chauke-ignored-evidence-against-richard-mdluli/
Andrew Chauke acted outside prosecutorial jurisdiction, says NPA boss Shamila Batohi
mg.co.za/news/2025-11-24-andrew-chauke-unlawful-acted-outside-prosecutorial-jurisdiction-says-npa-boss-shamila-batohi/
EWN Nov 24 25
Nkabinde Inquiry presses Batohi to back her allegations against Chauke: The inquiry is investigating allegations by NPA head Shamila Batohi that Johannesburg ...
ewn.co.za/2025/11/24/nkabinde-inquiry-presses-batohi-to-back-her-allegations-against-chauke
‘It’s like we’re powerless and watching criminals take over SA’ – NPA boss Shamila Batohi
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-12-its-like-were-powerless-watching-criminals-take-over-sa-batohi/
Key FactsPhala Phala Case and NPA Security Concerns Highlighted
Nov 11, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
- The specialised commercial crimes unit is handling the foreign currency theft at President Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm, with the trial ongoing.
- National director Shamila Batohi stated the matter is not currently on her desk, and no prosecutorial decision has been made yet.
- Warnings about infiltration within the NPA relate to investigations into a prosecutor allegedly linked to criminal syndicates.
- Batohi confirmed no executive interference has occurred in the NPA despite political turbulence, and the agency remains vigilant against criminal collusion.
I have never experienced that, ever. And I don’t know if as a country we appreciate how important that is — that we have an executive that does not interfere in the work of the NPA.— Shamila Batohi, national director of public prosecutions, discussing the importance of political independence for the NPA.
Ramaphosa suspends Andrew Chauke, alleged State Capture enabler and South Gauteng prosecutions head
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-07-22-ramaphosa-promptly-suspends-andrew-chauke-alleged-state-capture-enabler-and-south-gauteng-prosecutions-head/
Political interference undermines justice: The NPA's struggle for integrity: Political interference within the NPA threatens justice in South Africa ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-07-10-political-interference-undermines-justice-the-npas-struggle-for-integrity/
EWN Jun 12 25
EFF writes to Ramaphosa calling for establishment of inquiry into state of NPA: This is in response to remarks by National Director of Public Prosecutions ...
ewn.co.za/2025/06/12/eff-writes-to-ramaphosa-calling-for-establishment-of-inquiry-into-state-of-npa
Ramaphosa summons Batohi for her NPA 'infiltration' claims: The NPA has faced criticism for not prosecuting a number of high-profile cases ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-06-10-ramaphosa-summons-batohi-for-her-npa-infiltration-claims/
Batohi stands her ground as NPA prepares new Gupta extradition bid: The National Prosecuting Authority said there were renewed attempts to extradite the Gupa ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-06-07-batohi-stands-her-ground-as-npa-prepares-new-gupta-extradition-bid/
Key FactsRenewed Extradition Effort Targets Gupta Brothers
Jun 7, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- The National Prosecuting Authority is preparing a fresh extradition bid against the Gupta brothers.
- The initial 2023 application was rejected by the UAE without explanation.
- The brothers allegedly exploited ties with former President Zuma to profit from state capture.
- Despite facing calls to resign, NPA head Batohi remains committed to pursuing justice.
I am not going anywhere.— Advocate Shamila Batohi, in response to criticism regarding her leadership.
eNCA Jun 06 25
NPA boss Batohi says she's not going anywhere: National Prosecuting Authority Head, Advocate Shamila Batohi, says she will not step down.
enca.com/news-top-stories/npa-boss-batohi-says-shes-not-going-anywhere
EDITORIAL | Keeping Phala Phala report secret undermines fight against impunity: While political parties have used the saga to leverage for votes ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2025-04-29-editorial-keeping-phala-phala-report-secret-undermines-fight-against-impunity/
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