# Batohi Blocked from Submitting New Statements

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-06-13T14:05:18+00:00
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## Resource

Shamila Batohi’s written submissions to the Nkabinde Inquiry have been blocked—despite her dramatic exit from oral testimony—because allowing new statements would unfairly disadvantage Andrew Chauke, who’s under scrutiny for allegedly targeting black prosecutors during her NDPP tenure. The inquiry, focused on Chauke’s controversial decisions like dropping murder charges against Richard Mdluli—a case Batohi herself once filed—remains on track to deliver its report to Ramaphosa as scheduled. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9edd3f18082884f4

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