The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
01/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/29/2026 11:22
President Ramaphosa grants extension of completion date for Nkabinde Inquiry
President Cyril Ramaphosa has set 30 June 2026 as the new date for the completion of the inquiry led by retired Justice Baaitse Elizabeth (Bess) Nkabinde into the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to hold the office of Director of Public Prosecutions.
President Ramaphosa established the inquiry in September 2025 in terms of section 12(6) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act of 1998.
The original date for the completion of the inquiry and submission of a final report was 30 January 2026. President Ramaphosa has extended this period to 30 June 2026 as a result of a delay in the commencement of the proceedings of the inquiry.
Justice Nkabinde is assisted by Adv Elizabeth Baloyi-Mere SC and Attorney Ms Matshego Ramagaga as additional members of the inquiry.
Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - [email protected]
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa published this content on January 29, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on January 29, 2026 at 17:22 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]