South African Prosecution Chiefs Facing Uphill Battle?

National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi has said that she is under no illusion that she, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the new Investigative Directorate will be the target of political attacks. This comes as new NPA Investigative Directorate head, advocate Hermione Cronje, revealed how the directorate will tackle high-level corruption in the country.

Left: National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi. NPA Investigative Directorate head advocate Hermione Cronje.

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