Nkabinde Inquiry Rejects NPA's Bid to Lead Its Own Questioning

Nkabinde inquiry rejects NPA's bid to lead its own questioning

The NPA sought to adjust the Nkabinde Inquiry’s rules by leading evidence and cross-examine witnesses itself.

Bess Nkabinde shuts down NPA’s push to lead its own evidence against Chauke

Nkabinde enquiry chairperson Bess Nkabinde shut down the application of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to argue its own case in the process investigating South Gauteng director of public prosecutions Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.  The NPA stated the inquiry had been adversarial in nature and sought to “have its own, independent status” and argued its own case against Chauke. It indicated the application was prepared when form…

NPA bid to question Nkabinde Enquiry witnesses denied

NPA bid to question Nkabinde Enquiry witnesses denied Nokuthula Khanyile Tue, 03/10/2026 - 11:45 JOHANNESBURG - The Nkabinde Enquiry has rejected a bid by the National Prosecuting Authority to lead its own questioning.The NPA wanted to lead evidence and cross-examine witnesses directly, bypassing the inquiry's evidence leaders.The NPA argues the current system limits its ability to represent its institutional interests.But Advocate Tembeka…