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Head of NPA’s corruption buster unit resigns

Iavan Pijoos

Hermione Cronje has resigned as head of the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Investigating Directorate. National director of public prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi said she will formally recommend that President Cyril Ramaphosa accept Cronje’s resignation, effective from March 1 2022. Batohi said more details will be provided at a media briefing on December 6.

Hermione Cronje, head of the National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate (ID), has resigned.

National director of public prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi confirmed the news, saying she supported Cronje’s request to vacate office before her term ends.

Batohi said she would formally recommend that President Cyril Ramaphosa accept Cronje’s resignation, effective from March 1 2022.

“This will enable a swift and responsible transition, which will ensure that the ID work continues uninterrupted. Our priority is to ensure continuity for the ID,” Batohi said.

She said that NDPP deputy director Ouma RabajiRasethaba would support Cronje during the transition period, during which time the new ID head will be recruited.

“After a challenging first start-up phase, advocate Cronje will leave the ID well positioned to deliver on its important mandate,” said Batohi.

“I am confident, given all the groundwork that has been done, that its work will continue unaffected, in the coming months.

“Advocate Cronje’s commitment to justice and to holding those responsible for corruption to account has always been clear.

“Indeed, it is something that brought us together and will continue to be a commitment that we will always share.

“We thank advocate Cronje for her hard work, commitment and sacrifices made in setting up and positioning the ID to bring to justice those most responsible for corruption in our country,” said Batohi.

She said more details would be provided at a media briefing on December 6.

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