Rodney de Kock, deputy director of public prosecutions in South Africa, has been remembered as a dedicated public servant and a key figure in rebuilding the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) following state capture. His sudden death after a brief illness ends a 30-year career dedicated to public prosecution. De Kock played a pivotal role in efforts to remove South Africa from the Financial Action Task Force's greylist and led several priority work areas for the NPA, including bringing Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases to justice.
CAPE TOWN - The legal fraternity on Tuesday paid tribute to deputy director of public prosecutions, Rodney de Kock, whoHe's being remembered as a dedicated public servant and a lynchpin in rebuilding the National Prosecuting Authority after state capture .
His sudden death after only being diagnosed in December ends a career of over 30 years, mostly spent in public prosecution work. As Shamila Batohi's deputy, he led several of the NPA's priority work areas and regularly reported to Parliament on progress made in bringing Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases to justice.
"Advocate De Kock we regard as an outstanding public servant who has dedicated his life to serving the people of South Africa."
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