Latest articles on Jackie Selebi

NPA admits to political interference in prosecutorial decisions

Article Raeesa Pather - 6 Feb 2019

The NPA has denied that it played any role in delaying the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes, but concedes politicians interfered in its decisions

Politics tops questions for NDPP job

Article Raeesa Pather - 16 Nov 2018

It was the panel’s chief concern and might have cost some of the candidates their chances

NPA insider tells NDPP panel Abrahams refused to tackle interference

Article Raeesa Pather - 15 Nov 2018

Advocate Andrea Johnson revealed that former NPA boss Shaun Abrahams ‘chose not to listen’

Mabuza appoints former spy boss as adviser

Article Mahlatse Mahlase - 6 Aug 2018

Mulangi Mphego has what is best described as a checkered past

Mbeki guilty of misinterpreting the law

Analysis Lauren Kohn - 17 Feb 2016

The former president’s excuse of "national security" for interfering in the prosecution of Jackie Selebi is a misinterpretation of the law.

Zuma shuts down inquiry into NPA boss Mxolisi Nxasana

Article Staff Reporter - 11 May 2015

The inquiry into whether the prosecutions boss is fit for the job has been terminated just as it was due to begin, on the orders of the president.

Editorial: Exploiting Selebi’s death

Article Editorial - 5 Feb 2015

All the whitewashing after Jackie Selebi's funeral looks suspiciously like another attack from Zuma's circle on the National Prosecuting Authority.

Mourners turn out to bid farewell to Selebi

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Jan 2015

Friends and family have paid tribute to former police commissioner Jackie Selebi with some taking a swipe at those who 'preyed on his legacy'.

SACP: Selebi will be remembered for crucial role during struggle

Article Sapa - 24 Jan 2015

The SACP has sent its condolences to the family of former police commissioner Jackie Selebi.

Jackie Selebi dies aged 64 after long illness

Article Phillip De Wet, Kwanele Sosibo & Staff Reporter - 23 Jan 2015

The former police commissioner has died in hospital after a long illness, which in 2012 prompted his release from prison on medical parole.

Selebi’s nemesis targets Phiyega

Article Sam Sole Author, Sally Evans & Sam Sole - 22 Jan 2015

The private investigator credited with taking down Jackie Selebi, Paul O'Sullivan, has set his sights on police commissioner Riah Phiyega.

Editorial: End this dirty war, the NPA is broken

Article Editorial - 5 Jun 2014

What makes it so treacherous for those seeking to cut through the NPA murk is that Mxolisi Nxasana cannot be considered a straightforward victim.

Krejcir rules in gangster’s paradise!

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Dec 2013

America's old-school mobsters have nothing on Jo'burg. Guys like Radovan Krejcir have been painting the town blood-red since the early 1900s.

It seems people can’t wait for me to die, says Selebi

Article Sapa - 13 Oct 2013

Responding to claims he was seen shopping, convicted criminal Jackie Selebi has told a newspaper it seems as though people can't wait for his death.

Weekend 101: Red October and modern-day miracles

Videos Staff Reporter - 10 Oct 2013

A reality check for Steve Hofmeyr, Jackie Selebi and President Jacob Zuma evoke higher powers, and Libya loses its prime minister - briefly.

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