EFF, MK Party demand accountability from Batohi

NPA SABOTAGE CLAIMS

- MASHUDU SADIKE

NATIONAL prosecutions boss, Shamila Batohi, is facing renewed criticism from several parties, including the EFF, uMkhonto weSizwe Party and ActionSA, over her recent statements about sabotage within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

Last week Batohi, responding to criticism over several embarrassing defeats in high-profile cases, said there had been “infiltration” of the prosecution service but later backtracked, saying she had use the wrong term and instead that certain cases were being deliberately sabotaged.

Despite the backtracking by Batohi, the parties remain unconvinced and are demanding accountability, saying if there is sabotage then this happened under her watch and she should take responsibility by stepping down.

The MK Party yesterday expressed concern over Batohi's statements, emphasising the need for transparency and accountability within the NPA.