Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, who represents Chauke, is set to question Batohi’s account of why she referred Chauke’s prosecutorial decisions to the President, which ultimately led to the inquiry.

Batohi told the inquiry that expert legal advice informed her decision to refer Chauke’s conduct to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who subsequently ordered the inquiry.

Chauke faces allegations of breaching National Prosecuting Authority policy in relation to the Cato Manor racketeering case and charges involving former Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli.

Batohi added that she initially believed she would not be cross-examined, but Judge Nkabinde firmly dismissed that view. The matter will sit until midday today, then resume on Wednesday due to Batohi’s commitments.

–SABC–