Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, strongly criticized National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi during a parliamentary committee hearing. He accused her of providing evasive answers and demanded she publicly identify prosecutors, judges, and drug cartels allegedly involved in corruption. Malema stated that Batohi should resign if she continued to withhold the names, framing the issue as a danger to constitutional democracy.
Batohi defended her position before the ad hoc committee, explaining that disclosing specific names could compromise ongoing investigations. She confirmed her intention to formally request the details from the national police commissioner regarding the alleged corrupt prosecutors. The National Prosecuting Authority head acknowledged past errors that damaged public trust but emphasized her institution's commitment to fighting crime internally.
The hearing grew increasingly tense, with committee members pushing for a closed session to discuss sensitive information. Batohi reiterated the necessity of proper consultation before revealing any names, even in a private setting. Malema also questioned the National Prosecuting Authority's funding sources, pointing to a perceived contradiction in its financial policies.
Batohi defended her position before the ad hoc committee, explaining that disclosing specific names could compromise ongoing investigations. She confirmed her intention to formally request the details from the national police commissioner regarding the alleged corrupt prosecutors. The National Prosecuting Authority head acknowledged past errors that damaged public trust but emphasized her institution's commitment to fighting crime internally.
The hearing grew increasingly tense, with committee members pushing for a closed session to discuss sensitive information. Batohi reiterated the necessity of proper consultation before revealing any names, even in a private setting. Malema also questioned the National Prosecuting Authority's funding sources, pointing to a perceived contradiction in its financial policies.
