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Batohi says SA rule of law is ‘on life support’
The National Prosecuting Authority claims it is as frustrated as the public with the slow pace at which state capture cases are moving
No way out for Thales in arms deal case, court rules
The arms manufacturer has argued that there was no evidence to show that it was aware of hundreds of indirect payments to Jacob Zuma, but the court was not convinced.
Mzinyathi to testify before Mokgoro inquiry
The Pretoria director of public prosecutions will likely answer questions related to the Richard Mdluli probe
AfriForum pursues corruption, fraud charges against NPA boss
Allegations of a covertly-funded fraudulent travel claim has led AfriForum to approach police to have NDPP Shaun Abrahams criminally charged
SCA dismisses Mac Maharaj gagging appeal, endorses transparency
Criminal charges were laid against three M&G staffers by presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj in November 2011.
NPA boss Nxasana wins battle against suspension – for now
The National Prosecuting Authority boss Mxolisi Nxasana appears to have won round one in his battle against President Jacob Zuma to keep his job.
No decision on Zuma yet
The NPA by Monday afternoon had not announced a decision on whether or not it would drop corruption charges against ANC president Jacob Zuma.
Zuma to oppose Mbeki’s court challenge
ANC president Jacob Zuma will oppose former president Thabo Mbeki’s application to join an appeal against the Pietermaritzburg High Court judgement.
How Selebi affair rattled Mabandla
Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla allegedly told investigators that arresting police commissioner Jackie Selebi would “shake the foundations” of SA.
Justice DG ‘blatantly dishonest’ with Ginwala inquiry
Justice department director general Menzi Simelane had been ”blatantly dishonest” with the Ginwala inquiry into suspended head prosecutor Vusi Pikoli.
Chikane contradicts himself, inquiry hears
Presidency Director General Frank Chikane made conflicting statements about his treatment at the hands of the National Directorate of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), the Ginwala…
Zille takes Scorpions battle to Zuma
Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille is to request a meeting with African National Congress president Jacob Zuma to discuss the future of the Scorpions, she said on Thursday.…
Land Bank says treasurer not suspended
The head of the Land Bank’s treasury, Makgale Gwangwa, has not been suspended from duty, the bank reiterated in a quarter-page advertisement on Monday. the Land Bank said it had…
Officials ‘siphoned off’ farmers’ billions
Top Land Bank officials have siphoned off more than R2-billion — meant for farmers — to fund their close friends’ and associates’ ventures, the <i>Sunday Times</i> reported. The…
Land Bank audit report goes to prosecutors
A forensic audit report into the financial management of the Land Bank is to be referred to the National Directorate of Public Prosecutions for ”further investigation”, the Land…