Bess Nkabinde
South AfricajudgeFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Bess Nkabinde is a retired judge in South Africa who is currently chairing a commission investigating the conduct of suspended Gauteng director of public prosecutions Andrew Chauke. Her role involves examining the allegations surrounding prosecutorial decisions and political interference in the South African justice system.
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Justice Bess Nkabinde is nominated for oversight of a proposed independent prosecutorial unit.
Truth, justice and the courage to come cleanMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2026-08-04
South Africa· 2026-08-04
Panel chairperson Judge Bess Nkabinde summarised Batohi’s position.
Shamila Batohi opts out of Nkabinde inquiry, pending legal advice – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2026-01-26
South Africa· 2026-01-26
Former Constitutional Court judge Bess Nkabinde questioned Batohi about her decision to leave the inquiry.
Batohi walks out of Nkabinde inquiry – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-12-15
South Africa· 2025-12-15
Bess Nkabinde is the retired judge chairing the commission examining allegations against Andrew Chauke.
Andrew Chauke acted outside prosecutorial jurisdiction, says NPA boss Shamila Batohi – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-11-24
South Africa· 2025-11-24
