The representations were initially supposed to be submitted in November 2017, but NPA head Shaun Abrahams extended the deadline to January 31, 2018
According to Abrahams’ answering affidavit, he contested the High Court’s finding that there was no vacancy which resulted in his appointment.
President Jacob Zuma’s legal team has filed an application to appeal his most immediate prior loss — his inability to appoint the next head of the NPA
The court decision on Shaun Abrahams, Jacob Zuma and Mxolisi Nzasana isn’t judicial overreach
President Jacob Zuma’s office on Friday said he too would appeal the judgment, even though he had not yet fully considered it.
The National Prosecuting Authority head needs to justify the charges against the finance minister.
The National Prosecuting Authority head’s move can be seen as a ‘Stalingrad defence’; he should have gone directly to the Constitutional Court.
Suspended KZN Hawks head Johan Booysen and 18 others submitted an application to the Durban High Court, accusing the NDPP of undermining the court.
The president’s lawyers insist that the DA’s application for a review of the decision to drop charges against him stems from a political conspiracy.
Shaun Abrahams has reshuffled the NPA leadership – while the Bar Council says Jiba could still be barred despite charges against her being dropped.
The DA said it would ask Parliament to haul new NPA boss Shaun Abrahams before it if he drops charges against his deputy, Nomgcobo Jiba.
Abrahams should take advantage of Zuma’s vulnerability as the president’s grip on power and influence through patronage will wane along with his term.
The new head of the NPA, Shaun Abrahams, will have to prove that he is his ‘own man’ and not to be messed with.
President Jacob Zuma has appointed a new NPA head, Shaun Abrahams, who says under his watch the NPA will be guided by the Constitution.
There has been mixed reaction to the appointment of Shaun Abrahams as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions.
No clarity yet on why the national director of public prosecutions has resigned, just platitudes and vagueness in response to media’s questions.
The inquiry into the NPA boss has been cancelled by the president, who says he is currently "engaging with Nxasana".
The Advocates for Transformation say NPA head Mxolisi Nxasana should not be prejudiced for failing to disclose being acquitted for killing a man.
The withdrawal of charges against former crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli has "undermined the integrity" of the police, says the high court.
Police have not yet proven that suspended intelligence boss Richard Mdluli was not reinstated on the instructions of higher authorities.
A review of the Richard Mdluli case should be handled by the national director of public prosecutions, argued a representative of the organisation.
Jacob Zuma’s plan to appoint a national director of public prosecutions has been embraced by the Council for the Advancement of the SA Constitution.
Casac wants the ConCourt to force President Jacob Zuma to appoint a national director of public prosecutions within 30 days.
President Jacob Zuma will oppose a Constitutional Court application to force him to appoint a permanent national director of public prosecutions.
The Constitutional Court is to hear argument on whether legal fees can be paid from a frozen account or from seized assets.
The Constitutional Court has declared Menzi Simelane’s appointment as National Director of Public Prosecutions invalid.
Focusing on the victims of sexual crimes would help to combat and prevent further violence against women and children, says NDPP acting head deputy.
The setting aside of President Jacob Zuma’s appointment of Menzi Simelane is likely to heighten tensions between the judiciary and the executive.
Legal analysts say the judgment on Thursday ruling Menzi Simelane’s appointment invalid reflects poorly on President Jacob Zuma’s legal decisions.
The DA has asked the Supreme Court of Appeal to overturn President Jacob Zuma’s decision to appoint Menzi Simelane.
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Charges could mean visiting dignitaries would be arrested for suffering inflicted on intercepted ship.