The Enquiry into the Fitness to Hold Office of Advocate Andrew Chauke, known as the Nkabinde Enquiry, is expected to resume hearings this morning with evidence leaders expected to present a request for postponement of proceedings.
The inquiry is led by retired Justice Baaitse Elizabeth Nkabinde and was established in September last year to investigate and determine the fitness to hold office of Advocate Chauke, the Director of Public Prosecutions for the South Gauteng Division.
“When the hearings resume, the Evidence Leaders will present an application for the postponement of the public hearings by one week, to 17 February 2026, in order to finalise preparations for forthcoming witnesses and to ensure the orderly and uninterrupted continuation of the enquiry’s proceedings,” enquiry spokesperson, Tiyisela Mpuzana said.
An opposing application by Chauke’s legal team is also expected to be heard.
“It is further anticipated that, arising from the opposing application, the Chauke legal team will present a counter-application in relation to the same matter.
“The Enquiry Panel, chaired by Justice Bess Nkabinde, and assisted by Advocate Baloyi-Mere SC and Attorney Matshego Ramagaga, will, after due consideration, announce its ruling on the applications to be heard on Monday, 09 February 2026,” Mpuzana concluded.
Last month President Cyril Ramaphosa granted an extension for the completion date for the Nkabinde Inquiry.– SAnews.gov.za
