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Witness Withdrawal Sends Shockwaves Through Nkabinde Inquiry

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    The Nkabinde Inquiry into the fitness of senior prosecutorial leadership has suffered another setback after retired Major General Johan Booysen formally withdrew from giving testimony, further shrinking an already strained witness list. His sudden exit is seen as a significant blow to evidence leaders who were counting on his account to clarify key issues surrounding the controversial Cato Manor cases and related prosecutorial decisions.

    Booysen was expected to appear before the inquiry this week but informed the State Attorney that he would no longer submit his statement or take the stand. The inquiry is investigating allegations tied to how racketeering charges against Booysen and members of the Cato Manor unit were handled, including the later withdrawal of those charges and questions about whether proper legal processes were followed.

    His withdrawal adds to growing concerns that the commission is struggling to maintain momentum, with several high-profile witnesses either declining to testify or scaling back participation. Analysts say the development could weaken the inquiry’s ability to fully test competing narratives around prosecutorial conduct and alleged misconduct within law enforcement operations.

    The inquiry, chaired by retired Justice Bess Nkabinde, continues amid increasing public scrutiny over transparency, accountability, and the integrity of decision-making in high-stakes criminal prosecutions.

    As the witness list continues to thin, pressure is mounting on the commission to ensure its findings remain credible despite diminishing testimony. 

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