Prosecution boss Shamila Batohi has confirmed that Hermione Cronje – head of the corruption-busting Investigating Directorate (ID) – has asked to prematurely step down from her position.

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3 December 2021

Batohi informed National Prosecuting Authority staff of Cronje’s request to vacate office in an email sent out yesterday – and said she would formally recommend to President Cyril Ramaphosa that he accept Cronje’s resignation, effective from 1 March 2022.

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