NPA FILES FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MAGISTRATE COMMISSION AGAINST CHIEF MAGISTRATE TONJENI
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mpumalanga Division, has filed a formal complaint with the Magistrates Commission against Chief Magistrate, Tuletu Tonjeni, who presided over the matter of the State versus Madoda Johannes Sibanyoni and others in Kwaggafontein on 15 and 18 May 2026 on Tuesday.
The formal complaint is premised on serious concerns that the NPA has in the manner in which she conducted the court proceedings on 15 and 18 May 2026 that culminated in the two orders that she granted.
According to Kaizer Kganyago
The NPA National Spokesperson said the two orders relate to the conviction of the prosecutor for contempt of court, authorisation of a warrant of arrest against him, and striking the criminal case off the roll in terms of Section 342A of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977.
“In as much as we have filed a notice for leave to appeal against the contempt of court order and the authorisation of a warrant of arrest, we deem it prudent that we consider the filing of a formal complaint with the Magistrates Commission.
“The NPA holds the firm view that the conduct reflected in the proceedings raises serious institutional concerns relating to judicial decorum, procedural fairness and the proper administration of justice,” he said.
He said investigation of the complaint to the Magistrates Commission would therefore serve the broader purpose of protecting the integrity of the Magistracy, ensuring accountability, and preventing recurrence of similar irregularities in future proceedings.
The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi, believes that “This process will go a long way in protecting the image of the criminal justice system and in setting the records clear”.
