Shamila Batohi

Shamila Batohi

politician South Africa

Shamila Batohi is the current National Director of Public Prosecutions in South Africa, having taken office in 2018. She has been tasked with restoring credibility and integrity to the NPA, navigating complex political landscapes and ensuring that the prosecutorial system functions independently amidst ongoing challenges and scrutiny.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,087,326
Power
6,417$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 3 6.00 1.67% +10% 59,308,690 1,087,326 $350,000 6,417$
Totals 3 59,308,690 1,087,326 $350,000 6,417$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Shamila Batohi was the former NPA head who dropped the racketeering charges against Booysen. 5

Moipone Noko Andrew Chauke Noncebo Jiba Johan Booysen Mxolisi Nxasana Shaun Abrahams Cyril Ramaphosa
Mail & Guardian: former KZN DPP defends Chauke’s role in Cato Manor case – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Shamila Batohi used her final day in office to reflect on her seven-year tenure as the national director of public prosecutions. 8

Andy Mothibi Malusi Gigaba Anoj Singh Brian Molefe Siyabonga Gama Thamsanqa Jiyane Andrew Chauke
Mail & Guardian: ‘Gupta lieutenants are in court, Batohi says on her last day in office – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Outgoing national director of public prosecutions Shamila Batohi has opted not to resume her testimony before the Nkabinde inquiry until she receives legal advice. 5

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

South Africa South Africa: National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi faced sustained criticism from political parties and civil society over perceived weaknesses in prosecuting high-profile corruption and violent-crime cases. 5

Cyril Ramaphosa Paul Mashatile Thami Ntuli Donald Trump Marlan Padayachee
Mail & Guardian: Scenic route from G20 to NGC – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Shamila Batohi is the outgoing national director of public prosecutions whose testimony at the Nkabinde inquiry has cast a shadow over her tenure. 4

Andrew Chauke Johan Booysen 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: National director of public prosecutions Shamila Batohi declined to return to the witness chair after a brief lunch adjournment at the Nkabinde inquiry. 5

Bess Nkabinde Tembeka Ngcukaitobi Elizabeth Baloyi Mere Andrew Chauke
Mail & Guardian: Batohi walks out of Nkabinde inquiry – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Shamila Batohi denied accusations of trying to distance herself from the terms of reference she originally sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa. 5

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

South Africa South Africa: Shamila Batohi was attempting to explain her reasons for exposing what she viewed as irregular conduct. 5

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

South Africa South Africa: Shamila Batohi is the national director of public prosecutions whose term is ending in January. 5

Mmamoloko Kubayi Nicolette Bell Hermione Cronje Andrea Johnson Xolisile Khanyile Adrian Mopp Menzi Simelane Lindiwe Sisulu
Mail & Guardian: Six candidates shortlisted to lead NPA when Shamila Batohi’s term ends in January – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Shamila Batohi is the national director of public prosecutions who testified about Andrew Chauke's actions. 7

Andrew Chauke Johan Booysen 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