Andrew Chauke
Andrew Chauke is a suspended Gauteng director of public prosecutions who has come under scrutiny for unlawfully signing a prosecution letter against former Hawks head Johan Booysen. His actions are currently being examined by a commission led by retired judge Bess Nkabinde, which is investigating allegations of misconduct and political interference in prosecutorial decisions.
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Andrew Chauke is accused of unlawfully instituting racketeering charges against the Cato Manor unit and its leader.
former KZN DPP defends Chauke’s role in Cato Manor case – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-02-04
Andrew Chauke is the South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions whose fitness to hold office is being examined.
‘Gupta lieutenants are in court, Batohi says on her last day in office – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-30
Batohi is the main complainant in an inquiry into the fitness of the South Gauteng director of public prosecutions, Andrew Chauke, to hold office.
Shamila Batohi opts out of Nkabinde inquiry, pending legal advice – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-26
Andrew Chauke is the South Gauteng director of public prosecutions who was investigated for his fitness to hold office.
Batohi exits NPA on a sour note – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-19
Andrew Chauke's fitness to hold office as South Gauteng director of public prosecutions is the primary subject of the inquiry.
Batohi walks out of Nkabinde inquiry – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-15
The inquiry must determine whether Chauke is fit to remain the South Gauteng director of public prosecutions in light of his decision to pursue racketeering charges against Johan Booysen.
Batohi under fire – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-11
Andrew Chauke is the South Gauteng director of public prosecutions who faced disciplinary charges.
Ncqukaitobi grills Batohi on disciplinary action against South Gauteng prosecuting head Andrew Chauke – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-08Andrew Chauke is the suspended Gauteng director of public prosecutions accused of unlawfully signing a prosecution letter.
Andrew Chauke acted outside prosecutorial jurisdiction, says NPA boss Shamila Batohi – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-24
