The cost of missing dockets and delayed justice

The ongoing enquiry into Adv. Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office as the director of public prosecutions (DPP) for South Gauteng has exposed troubling systemic failures within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

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Missing files, unclear policies, and delayed prosecutions have come to light, painting a picture of an institution struggling to uphold its mandate to deliver justice. As testimony continues, the enquiry raises critical questions about how these failures have impacted high-profile cases and eroded public trust in the justice system.

The enquiry, held at the Salu Building in Pretoria, has been marked by heated exchanges, detailed testimony, and probing questions from the panel.

At the heart of the investigation are two high-profile cases: the murder of Tefo Abel Ramogibe, allegedly orchestrated by former crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli, and the Cato Manor case involving former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Johan Booysen.