What Happened
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has filed a legal application in the Gauteng High Court to block former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi from receiving her pension and other post-term benefits. This action comes amid serious allegations of misconduct and perjury during her tenure as NDPP, particularly highlighted during her testimony at the Nkabinde Inquiry.
Why It Matters
The MKP argues that any decision to authorize payment of financial benefits to Batohi would be unlawful, given the ongoing inquiries into her conduct. The party’s acting parliamentary leader, Des van Rooyen, emphasized the need for public funds to be managed lawfully and rationally, especially in light of the serious claims against Batohi. The application seeks to ensure that no payments are made until the allegations are thoroughly investigated.
What’s Next
The application is set to be heard in March 2026. The MKP has requested that the court direct President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish a commission of inquiry to assess Batohi’s alleged misconduct. Until the legal proceedings are concluded, the MKP seeks to restrain the payment of Batohi’s pension and to require that any potential payments be secured against adverse findings.
