Johan Booysen

Johan Booysen

politician South Africa

Johan Booysen is a former head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, who gained notoriety for his involvement in high-profile criminal investigations. He was implicated during the Zondo inquiry into state capture, where allegations surfaced regarding interference in his prosecution by the then police minister Nathi Mthethwa.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
342,825
Power
2,023$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 1 5.00 0.58% +0% 59,308,690 342,825 $350,000 2,023$
Totals 1 59,308,690 342,825 $350,000 2,023$
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South Africa South Africa: He also told the inquiry that the evidence team was facing difficulties securing witnesses, particularly in relation to the Cato Manor case and racketeering charges involving former KwaZulu-Natal head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks, Johan Booysen. 5

Shamila Batohi Andrew Chauke Mmamoloko Kubayi Bess Nkabinde David Mohlamonyane Tembeka Ngcukaitobi Themba Skosana
Mail & Guardian: Shamila Batohi opts out of Nkabinde inquiry, pending legal advice – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Johan Booysen was the former KwaZulu-Natal head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation who was allegedly mishandled by Chauke. 5

Shamila Batohi Andrew Chauke Tembeka Ngcukaitobi Jean Redpath Brenda Madumise Pajibo Lawson Naidoo Hermione Cronje Jacob Zuma
Mail & Guardian: Batohi exits NPA on a sour note – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Chauke pursued racketeering charges against the former KwaZulu-Natal head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks), Johan Booysen. 5

Tembeka Ngcukaitobi Shamila Batohi Cyril Ramaphosa Andrew Chauke Matshego Ramagaga Siphiwe Mlotshwa
Mail & Guardian: Batohi under fire – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Johan Booysen was the former KwaZulu-Natal head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation against whom Chauke instituted racketeering charges. 5

Tembeka Ngcukaitobi Shamila Batohi Andrew Chauke Cyril Ramaphosa Siphiwe Mlotshwa
Mail & Guardian: Ncqukaitobi grills Batohi on disciplinary action against South Gauteng prosecuting head Andrew Chauke – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Johan Booysen is the former head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation who faced racketeering charges. 5

Shamila Batohi Andrew Chauke Cyril Ramaphosa Richard Mdluli Nomgcobo Jiba Tembeka Ngcukaitobi Bess Nkabinde
Mail & Guardian: Andrew Chauke acted outside prosecutorial jurisdiction, says NPA boss Shamila Batohi – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Mthethwa was implicated during the Zondo inquiry into state capture for allegedly interfering, while police minister, in the decision to prosecute former KwaZulu-Natal head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) Johan Booysen. 5

Nathi Mthethwa Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa
Mail & Guardian: South Africa’s ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa found dead in Paris – The Mail & Guardian